Question

Great Britain saw the Suez Canal primarily as __________

A: its lifeline to India.

B: a way to protect its interests in Egypt.

C: its main way to access its African colonies.

D: a way to protect its interests in the Mediterranean.

Answer 1

D: To protect interests in the Mediterranean

Step-by-step explanation:

Great Britain used the Suez canal as quick transport to India, which benefited their interest in the Mediterranean. This interest and access point allowed them to occupy places in the late 1800s such as Cyprus and later Egypt.