Despite his erroneous theories, He continued on and found an unknown continent w

Despite his erroneous theories, He continued on and found an unknown continent where he called the natives 'Indians'. For centuries, The origin of these American Indians was debated, with theories ranging from their arrival crossing the Bering Strait to hypotheses that linked them to the lost tribes of Israel or even Basques descended from Noah.. Cultural and genetic mixing in America was reflected in the diversity of ethnic groups and languages that disappeared over time.. The Spanish, unable to understand local languages, They called the indigenous people in various ways.