AP World Historymediummcq1 pt
The Suez Canal, opened in 1869, connected:
A.The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
B.The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
C.The North Sea and the Baltic 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
BThe Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea
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