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