What was the significance of the Suez Canal for global trade?
It increased shipping times
It linked the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
It connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
It restricted trade between Europe and Asia
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Correct Answer: B — It linked the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea
Explanation:
The Suez Canal, completed in 1869, linked the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, offering a much shorter shipping route between Europe and Asia. This revolutionized global trade by reducing travel time.
