David Livingstone begins African explorations
  • 1. What was David Livingstone's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Farmer
B) Soldier
C) Missionary
D) Pirate
  • 2. Livingstone discovered and named which famous waterfall in Africa?
A) Niagara Falls
B) Victoria Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Iguazu Falls
  • 3. Who was Livingstone's companion during his explorations in Africa?
A) John Kirk
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Marco Polo
D) Ferdinand Magellan
  • 4. Which of the following countries did Livingstone represent as a consul?
A) Germany
B) United States
C) Great Britain
D) France
  • 5. Livingstone's explorations paved the way for increased European interest and colonization in which region of Africa?
A) Southern Africa
B) Central Africa
C) Western Africa
D) North Africa
  • 6. Livingstone's explorations were partly funded by which British institution?
A) Royal Geographical Society
B) London Stock Exchange
C) British East India Company
D) British Museum
  • 7. David Livingstone passed away in which African country?
A) Zambia
B) Angola
C) Tanzania
D) Namibia
  • 8. What was Livingstone's nationality?
A) Scottish
B) French
C) German
D) English
  • 9. What did Livingstone seek to uncover or locate during his explorations in Africa?
A) Source of the Nile
B) Lost city of gold
C) Ancient ruins
D) Atlantis
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