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