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Quiz about Canals
Quiz about Canals

Canals Trivia Quiz


A potpourri about some well-known and lesser known canals.

A multiple-choice quiz by cristabel56. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cristabel56
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,821
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
619
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of the first ship to sail through the Panama Canal? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When was the Suez Canal officially inaugurated? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who designed the Caledonian Canal?
Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which is the world's busiest canal? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Grand Union Canal is found in which country? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. There is a Grand Canal in Ireland. From which city does it originate? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which artist painted the picture entitled "A Regatta on the Grand Canal"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The world's highest hydraulic lift lock is found on which canal? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The Welland Canal links which two Great Lakes? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which is reputedly the world's longest and oldest canal? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the first ship to sail through the Panama Canal?

Answer: s.s. Ancon

15th August 1914 saw the official opening of the canal. It is estimated that 800,000 people were involved in the construction of it.
2. When was the Suez Canal officially inaugurated?

Answer: 17th November 1869

Verdi was commissioned to compose an opera for the opening ceremony, but he did not complete it on time. The opera "Aida" was premiered one year later at the Cairo Opera House.
3. Who designed the Caledonian Canal?

Answer: Thomas Telford

Telford was born in Scotland. He became involved in building roads and bridges.
Work began on the Caledonian Canal in 1804 but was not finished until 1822.
4. Which is the world's busiest canal?

Answer: Kiel Canal

The Kiel Canal is the busiest man-made waterway in the world. Annually, some 60,000 ships pass through. At the height of summer it is even busier with holiday yachts adding to the traffic.
5. The Grand Union Canal is found in which country?

Answer: England

This canal began as sections of different canals that effectively joined to provide a major route from Birmingham to London.
6. There is a Grand Canal in Ireland. From which city does it originate?

Answer: Dublin

The canal extends from Dublin across the central boglands to meet the River Shannon at Shannon Harbour.
7. Which artist painted the picture entitled "A Regatta on the Grand Canal"?

Answer: Canaletto

The Regatta is an annual event in Venice dating from the 14th Century.
8. The world's highest hydraulic lift lock is found on which canal?

Answer: Trent Canal

The Peterborough Lift Lock, built of steel and concrete was considered at the time, to be a triumph of engineering over the challenges of the terrain.
9. The Welland Canal links which two Great Lakes?

Answer: Lake Erie with Lake Ontario

A system of eight locks on this canal offers ships a safe detour around Niagara Falls. It forms part of the St. Lawrence Waterway.
10. Which is reputedly the world's longest and oldest canal?

Answer: The Grand Canal of China

It is over 1,000 miles long with 24 locks and 60 bridges. Building began in 486 B.C and it was extended from 605-610 A.D.
Source: Author cristabel56

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