Multiple choice

Why was control of the Suez Canal vital to the national interest of the British?

  1. It was Britain's direct route to Ethiopia.

  2. It was Britain's direct route to India and the Far East.

  3. It was not vital to the national interest of the British.

  4. All of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Suez Canal provided a much shorter maritime route between Europe and Asia, significantly reducing travel time for British ships heading to India, which was the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire.

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