Multiple choice The word 'Hindu' as a reference to the people of India was first used by the Arabs Greeks Romans Turks Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The term 'Hindu' derives from the Sanskrit word 'Sindhu' (Indus River). Arab traders and geographers used 'al-Hind' to refer to the land and people beyond the Indus, eventually becoming 'Hindu' as a reference to Indian inhabitants.