The Panama Canal

When did the construction of the Panama Canal begin?

• 16th century

• 1881

• 1904

• 1916

What was the purpose of building the Panama Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To establish a trade route with Europe

• To create a tourist attraction

• To explore new lands

Which country initially started the construction of the Panama Canal?

• United States

• France

• Spain

• Panama

How long did it take to complete the Panama Canal?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What was the estimated cost of the Panama Canal project?

• 100 million dollars

• 250 million dollars

• 375 million dollars

• 500 million dollars

How many workers are estimated to have died during the construction of the Panama Canal?

• 1,000

• 2,500

• 5,600

• 10,000

What disease affected a significant percentage of the Panama Canal laborers?

• Malaria

• Yellow fever

• Cholera

• Tuberculosis

Which department conducted a survey of Gatun Lake prior to the completion of the Panama Canal?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Defense

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Energy

What was the purpose of using a knapsack sprayer in Panama?

• To apply larvacide to a ditch

• To spray pesticides on crops

• To water plants in the canal

• To clean the construction equipment

What is depicted in the 1914 political cartoon related to the Panama Canal?

• The completion of the canal

• The failure of the canal project

• The impact of the canal on trade

• The environmental impact of the canal