Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

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True or False: by the 1550s the name Canada began appearing on maps.

True
False

The correct answer is: True

During the 1550s, the French explorer Jacques Cartier extensively explored the eastern coast of Canada and established French colonies in the region. As a result, the name "Canada" began appearing on European maps, including Cartier's 1545 map of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This was the first documented use of the name on a map, making it true that "by the 1550s, the name Canada began appearing on maps." On the other hand, option B is incorrect because it overlooks the influence of French exploration and colonization in the region during this time period. It is also incorrect to say that the name Canada was first used on maps in the 1550s, as it had been used by indigenous peoples long before European contact.