The Panama Canal Quiz

What was the main challenge faced by John Frank Stevens and his workers during the construction of the canal?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Mudslides

• Hurricanes

What was the alternative plan proposed by John Frank Stevens for the construction of the canal?

• A bridge over the mountain

• A lock canal

• A tunnel through the mountain

• A sea level canal

What strategy did George Washington Goethals use to motivate the workers during the construction of the canal?

• Creating a competitive environment

• Providing extra vacation days

• Offering monetary rewards

• Implementing strict rules

What event marked the completion of the locks on the Panama Canal?

• The completion of the Gatun Lake

• The filling of the Culebra cut

• The first ship passing through the canal

• The blowing of the center dike

Who was the president who pressed a button in Washington to mark the official opening of the Panama Canal?

• John F. Kennedy

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the date when the first ship, SS Ancon, traveled through the Panama Canal?

• June 30, 1915

• July 4, 1912

• October 10, 1913

• August 15, 1914

What was the main impact of the Panama Canal on the world?

• Creation of a new ocean

• Reduction in maritime transportation

• Transformation of global trade

• Increase in international conflicts

What was the main reason for the construction of the Panama Canal?

• To create a tourist attraction

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

• To generate hydroelectric power

• To provide a shortcut for military ships