Opening of Suez Canal

When was the Suez Canal officially opened?

• 1859

• 1869

• 1879

• 1889

Which country owned the majority of shares in the Suez Canal Company?

• France

• Britain

• Egypt

• Russia

How long is the Suez Canal?

• 100 kilometers

• 150 kilometers

• 200 kilometers

• 250 kilometers

What was the main purpose of building the Suez Canal?

• To promote tourism

• To facilitate trade between Europe and Asia

• To provide water to arid regions in Egypt

• To generate hydroelectric power

Who designed and supervised the construction of the Suez Canal?

• Gustave Eiffel

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

How long did it take to construct the Suez Canal?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What impact did the opening of the Suez Canal have on global trade?

• It decreased trade between Europe and Asia

• It increased trade between Europe and Asia

• It had no impact on global trade

• It led to increased conflict between European powers

Which country took control of the Suez Canal in 1956?

• Egypt

• France

• Britain

• United States

What was the name of the international crisis that occurred in 1956 over the Suez Canal?

• The Suez Crisis

• The Canal Crisis

• The Arab-Israeli War

• The Cold War

.Why is the voyage in Europe and the opening of the Suez Canal contributory in the awakening of the spirit of Filipino nationalism?