Scenes in Port Said after Egypt nationalizes and blockades the Suez Canal

Scenes in Port Said after Egypt nationalizes and blockades the Suez Canal

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Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the situation in Port Said at the northern end of the Suez Canal, highlighting the ongoing search for a permanent settlement amid Middle Eastern tensions. It covers the movement of the UN police force and the impact of the Suez Canal blockage on European nations, leading to oil rationing and US cooperation with Western Europe. The video also addresses military activities in Port Said, including a British protest against an Egyptian ceasefire breach and the dumping of Egyptian arms. It concludes with the growing passive resistance by locals against British-French forces and the global attention on these developments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the United Nations police force's movement mentioned in the video?

To assist in oil distribution

To enforce a ceasefire

To monitor trade activities

To search for a permanent settlement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Suez Canal blockage affect European nations according to the video?

It improved diplomatic relations

It resulted in oil rationing

It caused a rise in tourism

It led to increased trade with Asia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the United States reportedly take in response to the Suez Canal crisis?

Promised cooperation with European countries

Imposed trade sanctions

Deployed military forces

Increased oil production

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the British commander's response to the situation in Port Said?

He protested to the United Nations

He initiated peace talks

He requested more troops

He ordered a retreat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the local population in Port Said to the British-French forces?

They evacuated the area

They showed passive resistance

They welcomed them

They joined the forces