Suez Canal Crisis Overview

The Suez Crisis of 1956 was a pivotal international conflict over Egypt's nationalization of the Suez Canal. It highlighted the geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era, involving key players like Egypt, Britain, France, Israel, the US, and the Soviet Union. The crisis began with Egypt's President Nasser seizing the canal, leading to military interventions by Israel, Britain, and France. The situation escalated with nuclear threats from the Soviet Union and economic sanctions from the US. The crisis ended with a UN peacekeeping intervention, marking a shift in global power dynamics, emphasizing the US and Soviet Union as superpowers.

What year did the Suez Crisis occur?

• 1956

• 1945

• 1962

• 1973

When did the modern Suez Canal open?

• 1869

• 1922

• 1956

• 1936

Which country controlled Egypt when the Suez Canal opened?

• Britain

• France

• Soviet Union

• United States

Who became the president of Egypt after the monarchy was deposed?

• Mohamed Morsi

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

• Hosni Mubarak

• Anwar Sadat

Which treaty allowed British troops to remain in the Canal Zone until 1956?

• Treaty of Trianon

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Paris

• Anglo-Egyptian Treaty

What did Nasser do to the Suez Canal in July 1956?

• Destroyed it

• Nationalized it

• Sold it

• Closed it

Which countries attacked Egypt in October 1956?

• Britain and France

• France and Israel

• United States and Soviet Union

• Britain, France, and Israel

Who threatened to use nuclear weapons during the Suez Crisis?

• Charles de Gaulle

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Winston Churchill

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

When did the Suez Canal crisis come to an end?

• October 1957

• July 1957

• December 1956

• March 1957

Which two countries emerged as the real superpowers after the Suez Crisis?

• Britain and France

• United States and Soviet Union

• United States and Britain

• Soviet Union and China