TED-Ed: How the Suez Canal changed the world | Lucia Carminati

The video discusses the Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal, highlighting its impact on global trade. It traces the canal's historical significance, construction challenges, and completion in 1869. The canal's role in accelerating trade and altering ecosystems is explored, along with its modern history, including nationalization by Egypt in 1956. The video emphasizes the canal's importance and the fragility of man-made systems.

What was the main consequence of the Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal?

• It had no significant impact on trade.

• It caused a minor local disturbance.

• It led to a global trade crisis.

• It resulted in the canal's closure for a year.

Which century saw multiple powers attempting to construct a canal through the Suez region?

• 15th century

• 17th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

Who was the French diplomat instrumental in the Suez Canal's construction?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Louis Pasteur

• Charles de Gaulle

• Ferdinand de Lesseps

What was a significant challenge faced by workers during the canal's construction?

• Shortage of labor

• Frequent attacks by local tribes

• Harsh desert conditions and disease

• Lack of modern machinery

Which city was NOT developed as a result of the Suez Canal's construction?

• Ismailia

• Port Sa'id

• Alexandria

• Port Tewfiq

In what year did Egypt regain control of the Suez Canal?

• 1956

• 1967

• 1973

• 1945

What percentage of global ship traffic passed through the Suez Canal in 2021?

• 40%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%