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AP World Historymediummcq1 pt

The Suez Canal, opened in 1869, connected:

A.The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
B.The North Sea and the Baltic Sea
C.The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
D.The Indian Ocean and the South China Sea

Explanation

Core Concept

The Suez Canal in Egypt connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, dramatically shortening the sea route between Europe and Asia and becoming a crucial strategic waterway.

Correct Answer

CThe Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

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