Historically, Asian Idians are considered Caucasian because their ancestors are said to be Aryan, the same group from which Europeans are descended.
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Originally posted by Steeltrap
Some years ago, Asian Indians -- many of whom are much darker than I am -- were considered Caucasians in this country. 
I was looking at books when I was in jr. high school (which was 25 years ago or so), and I couldn't believe it.
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I also agree about the N Africa thing. N Africans (Arabs/Berbers) are as mixed as Hispanics, just differently. Liz wouldn't have survived the brutal sun of the Nile Valley; can we say skin cancer.
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