SWANA

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Which two bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect?

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Mediterranean and Red Sea

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In the 1500s, why did Europeans begin to sail to India?

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For trade

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Through which isthmus did Europeans plan to build a canal for a faster route to India?

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Isthmus of Suez

Front

Why does the Suez Canal not require locks?

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Both bodies of water are at the same sea level

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How long did it take to complete the construction of the Suez Canal?

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10 years

Front

What was the main impact of the Suez Canal on travel between Europe and Asia?

Back

It cut the travel time in half.

Front

How long does it take to travel through the Suez Canal?

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14 hours

Front

What is the cost for a ship to use the Suez Canal?

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$250,000

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What caused the shipping boat (the Ever Given) to get stuck in the Suez Canal in 2021?

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Sandstorm and power failure

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What does OPEC stand for?

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries