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