Question

british in india
started: dec 9 at 8:28pm
quiz instructions
make sure you read the questions carefully and give the best answer choice.
question 6
the suez canal reduced travel time from:
a) 3 weeks to 3 months
b) 3 months to 3 weeks
c) 1 year to 1 week
d) 6 months to 6 days
b
d
a
c

Explanation:

The Suez Canal's construction significantly reduced travel time between Europe and Asia. Historically, the travel time from Europe to India (or Asia) was around 3 months via the Cape of Good Hope, and the Suez Canal reduced it to about 3 weeks. Option A increases time, C and D have unrealistic time reductions. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B. 3 months to 3 weeks