Suez Canal Quiz

What caused the global crisis in the Suez Canal in March 2021?

• Floods

• Earthquake

• Fierce winds

• Tsunami

When was the Suez Canal officially inaugurated?

• November 17th, 1869

• December 25th, 1875

• September 1st, 1862

• October 10th, 1854

Which country took over control of the Suez Canal in 1875?

• France

• Italy

• Austria

• Britain

What was the width of the Suez Canal at the surface?

• 80 meters

• 70 meters

• 56 meters

• 40 meters

Who approved the plan to build the Suez Canal in 1854?

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Isma'il Pasha

• Sa'id Pasha

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

What was the major source of Egypt's national revenue after the nationalization of the Suez Canal?

• Oil exports

• Tourism

• Suez Canal tolls

• Agricultural exports

How many cities with multi-ethnic populations were born during the construction of the Suez Canal?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• Four

What was the length of the finished Suez Canal?

• 200 kilometers

• 180 kilometers

• 164 kilometers

• 150 kilometers

What was the major obstacle faced by powers attempting to construct the Suez Canal in the 16th century?

• Cost

• Ever-shifting sands

• Political strife

• All of the above

How much of global ship traffic passes through the Suez Canal today?

• 40%

• 10%

• 30%

• 20%