canadian Who We Are 2

Question 1

Which three founding peoples are recognized as the basis of Canada's society?

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal, French, and British

Answer

Canada's society is built on three founding peoples: Aboriginal, French, and British.

Question 2

What term refers to the original inhabitants of Canada and their descendants?

Accepted Answer

Aboriginal peoples

Answer

Aboriginal peoples are the original inhabitants of the land now called Canada.

Question 3

The Aboriginal peoples of Canada are made up of which three distinct groups?

Accepted Answer

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis

Answer

The three Aboriginal groups in Canada are First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

Question 4

Who are the Métis people of Canada?

Accepted Answer

People of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry

Answer

The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry.

Question 5

Roughly what percentage of Canadians identify themselves as Aboriginal?

Accepted Answer

About 4%

Answer

Approximately four percent of Canadians report being Aboriginal.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test