Which of the following statements is true of panethnic labels?
A. They have historically been used by minority groups to label themselves groups for the sake of convenience.
B. They are used to distinguish between the diverse groups of Africans.
C. They are the labels used by government bodies to distinguish between the different Indian tribes.
D. They are broad terms applied to diverse subgroups that are assumed to have something in common.
Answer: D
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