AP World History

Answer - B - The completion of the Suez Canal in 1869 greatly increased the geopolitical importance of Egypt.

Key Takeaway: The Suez Canal is a man-made sea-level canal in Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. When it opened in November 1869, it finally achieved water transportation between Europe and Asia without needing to circumvent Africa. The arrival of such an important waterway greatly increased the geopolitical importance of Egypt and its neighboring countries.