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The Suez Canal and Its Strategic Importance to Africa
  • 1. What year was the Suez Canal officially opened?
A) 1859
B) 1889
C) 1879
D) 1869
  • 2. Which country controls the northern entrance of the Suez Canal?
A) Egypt
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Libya
D) Sudan
  • 3. Which major city is closest to the Suez Canal?
A) Alexandria
B) Port Said
C) Giza
D) Cairo
  • 4. Which canal connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea?
A) Panama Canal
B) St. Lawrence Seaway
C) Corinth Canal
D) Suez Canal
  • 5. What type of ships primarily use the Suez Canal?
A) Fishing boats
B) Cargo ships
C) Submarines
D) Yachts
  • 6. Which conflict in 1956 highlighted the geopolitical importance of the Suez Canal?
A) Suez Crisis
B) World War II
C) Cold War
D) Gulf War
  • 7. How does the Suez Canal impact global shipping time?
A) Reduces travel time significantly
B) No impact on travel time
C) Increases travel time
D) Only affects local shipping
  • 8. Which international organization ensures freedom of navigation through the Suez Canal?
A) WTO
B) UNESCO
C) NATO
D) Suez Canal Authority
  • 9. How does the Suez Canal contribute to trade between Europe and Asia?
A) By increasing sea traffic
B) By providing a shorter maritime route
C) Through railway connections
D) By reducing tariffs
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