The construction of which canal in 1869 significantly shortened the sea route between Europe and Asia?
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Correct answer: The Suez Canal
Connecting the Mediterranean and Red Seas, the Suez Canal eliminated the need for ships to sail around the southern tip of Africa. It was of vital strategic importance to Britain, which eventually established a protectorate over Egypt to secure the route.
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