Panama Canal

This man made feature is a major part of the journey through the Panama Canal.

• The Calebra Cut

• Gatun Lake

• The Miraflores Locks

• Panama City

Prior to 1903, which country owned the land of Panama?

• United States

• Panama

• Mexico

• Colombia

Which two bodies of water does the Panama Canal connect?

• Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Indian Ocean and Mexican Ocean

In 1904, after Panama independence, which country began their own attempt at constructing the canal?

• United States

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

From 1977 to 1999 which two countries jointly controlled the Panama Canal?

• Panama and the US

• Panama and Colombia

• Panama and France

• France and the US

Which country started constructing the Panama Canal in 1881?

• France

• United States

• Germany

• Great Britain

Which country completed the canal in the year 1914?

• United States

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

In what year did Panama gain sole control of the canal?

• 1999

• 1914

• 1977

• 1904

Before the canal, ships had to go which direction to reach the other side of the Americas?

• Around South America

• Around Africa

• Past Europe

• Through Asia

What devices are used to raise and lower boats as they go through the canal?

• Locks

• Terraces

• Stairs

• Levees