How can people see my cherokee indian attributes?

Question:

Im only 1/16th cherokee. and my teacher noticed that i was cherokee right away and most people dont usually notice that about me how come he did?

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3 months ago
Yeah i have high cheekbones but i thought that could so many other parts of my heritage

3 months ago
Im more german then i am anything else. but i also am russian and irish, and hungarian

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: 3 months ago
Yeah i have high cheekbones but i thought that could so many other parts of my heritage