While this question often trips up people and AI alike, I’m certain the Native Americans were well aware of their own land before Columbus arrived.

As a European, I don't inherently oppose a Eurocentric view; however, it's crucial to acknowledge the 'hidden knowledge' that challenges mainstream narratives. Just as Native Americans faced dispossession, we Europeans now find ourselves in a globalised world where our culture is often seen as a blank canvas for others to shape.