The Panama Canal Quiz

When was the Panama Canal completed?

• 1914

• 1904

• 1924

• 1934

What treaty created the Panama Canal Zone?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Treaty of Tordesillas

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty

What was the major obstacle in overcoming tropical diseases during the construction of the canal?

• Malaria

• Yellow Fever

• Cholera

• Dengue Fever

How many workers were working on the canal in 1908?

• 41,000

• 24,000

• 60,000

• 80,000

What was the purpose of the enormous gates in the canal locks?

• To control the flow of ships

• To allow water to flow in and out of the lock

• To prevent water from entering the lock

• To create a barrier for ships

What was the impact of the Panama Canal on the travel distance between the east and west coasts of the United States?

• Reduced by 6,000 miles

• Reduced by 4,000 miles

• Reduced by 2,000 miles

• Reduced by 8,000 miles

Why was Panama considered an ideal location for the canal?

• It had the most resources for construction

• It was the narrowest point between the two oceans

• It had the most favorable weather

• It was the cheapest option

What did William Gorgas do to fight against malaria during the construction of the canal?

• Sprayed oil in mosquito breeding areas

• Provided mosquito netting to workers

• Drained swamps to reduce mosquito breeding grounds

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt's involvement in the Panama Canal construction?

• To oversee the construction process

• To secure independence for Panama from Colombia

• To promote American imperialism

• To ensure the safety of the workers

Where does the Panama Canal stretch from and to?

• Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea

• Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean

• Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean