""COMPAC"" LINKS COMMONWEALTH

In 1958, a special telephone cable was loaded onto a ship to create a link between Britain and Canada, capable of carrying 80 conversations simultaneously. This transatlantic link, opened in 1961, was followed by the completion of the Pacific cable, connecting Britain to Australia and New Zealand via Canada. The cable, 8,700 miles long, was inaugurated in London with a message from the Queen, symbolizing a new communication link and the Commonwealth's faith in its future.

What was the primary purpose of the undersea cable between Britain and Canada initiated in 1958?

• To transmit television broadcasts

• To provide internet connectivity

• To carry 80 separate conversations simultaneously

• To facilitate military communications

Which countries are connected by the newly completed Pacific cable?

• Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

• Britain, France, Australia, and Japan

• Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand

• Britain, Canada, USA, and Japan

What material was used for the wiring in the Pacific cable?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Gold-plated copper

• Silver-plated copper

Who attended the inauguration of the Pacific cable project in London?

• The President and the Secretary of State

• The Prime Minister and the Secretary for Commonwealth Relations

• The Queen and the Prime Minister

• The President and the Prime Minister

What did the Queen's message emphasize about the Pacific cable?

• It was a technological marvel

• It was the longest cable in the world

• It was a costly project

• It was a symbol of Commonwealth unity and collaboration