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