Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the meaning of the word Canada ?

  1. Small Village

  2. Small Town

  3. Big Village

  4. Big Town
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The name Canada originates from the Iroquoian word 'kanata,' meaning 'village' or 'settlement.' French explorer Jacques Cartier first heard this term in 1535, and it eventually evolved to refer to the entire country. The translation 'Big Village' was commonly used in early colonial records.

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