Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2024

With whom did Europeans form strong bonds in the first 200 years of coexistence in Canada?

1. The French settlers

2. British colonists

3. The Aboriginal people

4. Scandinavian explorers

The correct answer is: The Aboriginal people

During the first 200 years of coexistence in Canada, Europeans formed strong bonds primarily with the Aboriginal people. This is because the Aboriginal people were native to the land and had established communities and cultures before European settlers arrived. Option A, the French settlers, formed bonds with indigenous populations in some regions of Canada, but were also involved in conflicts and disputes with other indigenous groups. Option B, the British colonists, had a similar relationship with indigenous peoples and actively attempted to assimilate them into European society. Option D, the Scandinavian explorers, did make some contact with indigenous populations, but did not establish lasting relationships or settlements in Canada. Therefore, option C, the Aboriginal people, is the most accurate answer.