Question

The British refused to give full control of the _________ to the Egyptians, despite agreeing to withdraw slowly from the region beginning in 1922.

A. Nile Delta
B. Sinai Peninsula
C. Suez Canal
D. island of Cypress

Answer 1

The British refused to give full control of the "Suez Canal" to the Egyptians, despite agreeing to withdraw slowly from the region beginning in 1922, since this was a vital area that provided access to India.