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Which province was once called 'New France'?

Quebec is the correct answer because French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608, establishing it as the historic heart of the royal provinc

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Question: Which province was once called 'New France'?

Answer options:

  • Ontario ✅ Quebec
  • Nova Scotia
  • Newfoundland

Correct answer: Quebec

Explanation: Quebec is the correct answer because French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec City in 1608, establishing it as the historic heart of the royal province of New France. Conversely, Ontario was historically part of Upper Canada, Nova Scotia was originally settled as Acadia before British rule, and Newfoundland remained a separate British colony until 1949. Discover Canada emphasizes these distinct colonial origins to explain the roots of Canada's linguistic and cultural identity. For the citizenship exam, remembering the geographic and historical connection between New France and modern Quebec is essential, as questions frequently test the foundational settlements of early European explorers.

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