Which French diplomat and developer is most closely linked with building the Suez Canal?
Correct answer: D. Ferdinand de Lesseps
- A. Gustave Eiffel
- B. Jean-Francois Champollion
- C. Napoleon Bonaparte
- D. Ferdinand de Lesseps
Explanation
Ferdinand de Lesseps promoted and oversaw the construction of the canal through the Suez Canal Company.
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