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What native people originally inhabited the territory of Aguascalientes?

  • Maya

  • Olmec

  • Chichimeca

  • Aztec

Answer

The Chichimeca, nomadic hunter-gatherers, were the original inhabitants of Aguascalientes. They occupied a vast region in central and northern Mexico, including parts of the present-day states of Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, and Jalisco. The Chichimeca resisted Spanish colonization for an extended period and were known for their fierce independence and warrior culture.
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