Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

What is the origin of Canada's name?

1. From the word 'kanata' meaning 'village'

2. From the Latin 'canada' meaning 'big land'

3. Named after explorer John Cabot

4. Derived from the French word 'cane' meaning 'sugar cane'

The correct answer is: From the word 'kanata' meaning 'village'

Canada's name comes from the word 'kanata', a term used by the Indigenous inhabitants of the land which means 'village'. This was the first recorded use of the word to describe the land by French explorer Jacques Cartier in the 16th century. Option B is incorrect as the word 'canada' does not have Latin origins and there is no evidence to suggest that the name originates from there. Option C is incorrect as Canada was already named by the time John Cabot arrived, and option D is incorrect as there is no connection between the French word 'cane' and the name of Canada.