Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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Prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test 2024. Study comprehensive quizzes featuring randomized questions, detailed explanations, and helpful hints to boost your confidence and improve your chances of success in the official exam!

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Europeans originally called native peoples in Canada 'Indians' because they thought they had reached the ___________.

West Indies
East Indies
South Indies
North Indies

The correct answer is: East Indies

When Europeans first arrived in Canada, they were originally looking for a sea route to the East Indies. However, they mistakenly thought they had reached their destination and began calling the indigenous people they encountered "Indians." This term has since been recognized as inaccurate and offensive, as these indigenous peoples were not from the East Indies but rather their own distinct cultures and societies in North America. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect because they all refer to different directions and regions that are not related to the East Indies. Only option B is directly linked to the misunderstanding that led to the name "Indians" being given to native peoples in Canada.