canadian Who We Are 3

Question 1

What does the word 'Inuit' mean?

Accepted Answer

The people

Answer

Inuit means 'the people' and refers to Aboriginal peoples of the Arctic.

Question 2

Which region of Canada is home to the Inuit?

Accepted Answer

The Arctic

Answer

The Inuit live mainly in the Arctic regions of northern Canada.

Question 3

Canada is often described using which metaphor to reflect its diversity?

Accepted Answer

A mosaic

Answer

Canada is frequently described as a cultural mosaic that respects diversity.

Question 4

Approximately how many people live in Canada?

Accepted Answer

About 34 million (at the time of the guide)

Answer

Canada's population was about 34 million according to the citizenship guide.

Question 5

Which two provinces have the largest populations in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Ontario and Quebec

Answer

Ontario and Quebec are Canada's most populous provinces.

Canadian Citizenship Practice Test