Suez Canal

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/suez-canal

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the construction dates?1859-1869
2. What is the opening date?November 17, 1869
3. What is the Suez Canal and why is it important?The Suez Canal is a man‑made waterway that links the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. It lets ships travel much faster between Europe and Asia, saving thousands of kilometers and days of travel.
4. How long did it take to build the Suez Canal?Building the canal began in 1859 and finished in 1869, so it took about ten years to complete.

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