Which of the following statements about Canada is NOT true? (2 points) Responses Lief Ericsson, a Viking, first explored the Canadian coast of Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia in 1001 AD. Lief Ericsson, a Viking, first explored the Canadian coast of Labrador, Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia in 1001 AD. The British took New France away from France as a result of a battle fought on the Plains of Abraham. The British took New France away from France as a result of a battle fought on the Plains of Abraham. François 1er sent explorers to find a passage west to Asia. François 1er sent explorers to find a passage west to Asia. The word "Montréal" comes from a Native American word meaning "mountain." The word "Montréal" comes from a Native American word meaning "mountain."
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The statement that is NOT true is: "The word 'Montréal' comes from a Native American word meaning 'mountain.'"
The name "Montréal" actually comes from the French "Mont Royal," which means "Royal Mountain." While the area does have associations with Indigenous languages, the name itself is derived from the French.
