KARIBA DAM OPENED

The transcript describes the official opening of the Great Dam, a significant engineering project higher than St Paul's Cathedral and nearly 2,000 feet long. The event was attended by several thousand people and officiated by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. The dam, built by Europeans and Africans at a cost of £120 million over five years, was a remarkable feat of engineering. The Queen Mother activated the dam's power generation by moving a switch, allowing the Zambezi River to generate electricity for Rhodesia. The project promises lasting benefits for the country's people.

What was the length of the Great Dam mentioned in the video?

• 4,000 feet

• 3,000 feet

• 2,000 feet

• 1,000 feet

Who officially opened the Great Dam?

• Sir Roy Walensky

• Prince Charles

• Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

• Queen Elizabeth II

How long did it take to build the Great Dam?

• Four years

• Six years

• Three years

• Five years

What was the cost of constructing the Great Dam?

• £110 million

• £100 million

• £120 million

• £130 million

What was the primary benefit of the Great Dam project?

• Increased tourism

• Improved transportation

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

• Electric power supply to Rhodesia