Fill in the blank. Canadians who have both Aboriginal and European ancestors are called ______.
Answer: Métis
The Métis are a distinct people of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, the majority of whom live in the Prairie provinces.
All answer choices
- Métis (correct answer)
- Quebecers
- First Nations
- Loyalists
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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