Who We Are Practice Test — 20 Free Questions (2026)
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This practice test covers the Who We Are section of the Canadian citizenship test — Canada's three founding peoples (Aboriginal, French, British), immigration history, and multiculturalism.
Test your knowledge of the Who We Are section — covering Canada's founding peoples, immigration history, and multicultural identity. This is one of the most unique sections of the citizenship test.
What This Practice Test Covers
The Who We Are section of Discover Canada includes:
- Canada's three founding peoples (Aboriginal, French, British)
- Aboriginal peoples: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- Immigration history from the 1600s to today
- Multiculturalism as a core Canadian value
- The diversity of modern Canada
- Official languages and linguistic duality
Key Concepts to Know
The Three Founding Peoples
Canada was built by three founding peoples:
- Aboriginal peoples — First Nations, Métis, and Inuit have lived in Canada for thousands of years
- The French — Settled primarily in Quebec and parts of Atlantic Canada from the 1600s
- The British — Established colonies and brought parliamentary democracy
Aboriginal Peoples
- First Nations — Diverse groups across southern Canada with distinct languages and cultures
- Métis — People of mixed Aboriginal and European ancestry, primarily in the Prairies
- Inuit — People of the Arctic regions, with a distinct culture and language (Inuktitut)
Multiculturalism
Canada was the first country to adopt an official multiculturalism policy (1971). Key points:
- The Canadian Multiculturalism Act became law in 1988
- More than 200 ethnic origins are reported in Canadian census data
- Canadians celebrate diversity while sharing core values of freedom, democracy, and rule of law
Immigration History
- 1600s-1700s — French and British settlers
- 1780s — United Empire Loyalists fled the American Revolution to Canada
- 1800s — Irish fleeing famine, Scottish settlers, Chinese railway workers
- 1900s — Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, and other European immigrants
- Post-1960s — Immigration from Asia, Africa, Caribbean, and worldwide
Study Tips for This Section
- Remember the three founding peoples — This is the most tested fact
- Know the three Aboriginal groups and what distinguishes each
- Understand multiculturalism as both a value and an official policy
- Know key immigration milestones — Loyalists, the Underground Railroad, railway workers
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Who are the three founding peoples of Canada?
Key Facts
- Three founding peoples: Aboriginal, French, and British
- Aboriginal peoples include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
- Canada is officially a multicultural country (since 1971 policy, 1988 Act)
- More than 200 ethnic origins reported by Canadians in census data
- English and French are the two official languages of Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the test covers Who We Are?
The test randomly draws 20 questions from all topics. Typically 1-3 questions come from this section, covering Aboriginal peoples, founding nations, and multiculturalism.
What are the three founding peoples of Canada?
Aboriginal peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), the French, and the British. This is one of the most commonly tested facts in this section.
Do I need to know specific immigration waves?
Know the broad strokes: French settlers in the 1600s, British Loyalists after the American Revolution, and major immigration waves in the 1800s-1900s from Europe, Asia, and other regions.
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