Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2026 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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Who does the term 'Indian' refer to and what are they now referred to as?

Refers to Inuit, now called Eskimos

Refers to all Aboriginal peoples not Inuit or Metis, now called First Nations

The term 'Indian' was widely used to refer to all of the indigenous people living on the land that is now known as Canada. However, this term has been deemed outdated and offensive. The Canadian government now uses the term 'First Nations' to refer to the aboriginal peoples, not including Inuit or Métis. Option A is incorrect because Inuit are not considered 'Indian.' Option C is incorrect because Francophones refer to people who speak French, not an ethnic group. Option D is incorrect because Anglo-Indians were a community of mixed race individuals in India, not indigenous peoples in Canada.

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Refers to French-speaking Aboriginals, now called Francophones

Refers to Anglophone Aboriginals, now called Anglo-Indians

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