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