TED-Ed: How the Suez Canal changed the world | Lucia Carminati

The video discusses the Ever Given incident in the Suez Canal, highlighting its impact on global trade. It traces the canal's historical significance, construction challenges, and completion in 1869. The canal's role in accelerating trade and altering ecosystems is explored, along with its modern history, including nationalization by Egypt in 1956. The video emphasizes the canal's importance and the fragility of man-made systems.

What event in March 2021 highlighted the importance of the Suez Canal?

What were some of the challenges faced in constructing the Suez Canal in the 16th century?

Who was Ferdinand de Lesseps and what role did he play in the Suez Canal project?

Describe the conditions faced by laborers during the construction of the Suez Canal.

What was the significance of the Suez Canal's inauguration on November 17th, 1869?

What impact did the Suez Canal have on global trade and local ecosystems?

How did the control of the Suez Canal change in 1956, and what were the implications?