Henry Stanley finds David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika
  • 1. In a historic moment that captured the imagination of the world, journalist and explorer Henry Morton Stanley embarked on a remarkable journey across the heart of Africa in 1871, driven by the mission to locate the legendary Scottish missionary David Livingstone, who had not been heard from for several years. Livingstone, known for his extensive explorations of the continent and his fervent advocacy against the slave trade, had traveled deep into the interior and was reported to be near Lake Tanganyika. Stanley's expedition was fraught with danger, including hostile encounters with local tribes, treacherous landscapes, and the challenges of navigating through uncharted territories. After months of arduous travel, dwindling supplies, and relentless determination, Stanley finally reached the shores of Lake Tanganyika where he famously greeted Livingstone with the famous words, 'Dr. Livingstone, I presume?' This poignant encounter not only marked the reunion of two great figures of exploration but also symbolized the enduring spirit of discovery and the relentless pursuit of knowledge about Africa and its peoples. Their meeting was a significant event in the context of Victorian exploration, reflecting the complexities of European engagement with Africa during this period and serving as an indelible moment in the annals of exploration history.

    Who is the explorer who found David Livingstone near Lake Tanganyika?
A) Vasco da Gama
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Henry Stanley
D) Marco Polo
  • 2. What was David Livingstone's profession?
A) Astronaut
B) Doctor
C) Chef
D) Explorer
  • 3. In which year did Henry Stanley find David Livingstone?
A) 1776
B) 1871
C) 1492
D) 1918
  • 4. What country was David Livingstone from?
A) Scotland
B) Japan
C) Italy
D) Brazil
  • 5. How did Henry Stanley greet David Livingstone when they met?
A) Dr. Livingstone, I presume?
B) Nice to meet you!
C) Greetings, stranger!
D) Are you lost?
  • 6. Where was Henry Stanley born?
A) Russia
B) Wales
C) France
D) Canada
  • 7. What was Henry Stanley's birth name before he changed it?
A) William Johnson
B) Thomas Smith
C) James Brown
D) John Rowlands
  • 8. What was Henry Stanley's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Soldier
B) Journalist
C) Teacher
D) Blacksmith
  • 9. Which African country did David Livingstone spend much of his exploration in?
A) Zambia
B) Egypt
C) Madagascar
D) Nigeria
  • 10. In which city did Henry Stanley find a lead about David Livingstone's whereabouts?
A) Cairo
B) Zanzibar
C) Cape Town
D) Mombasa
  • 11. What was the name of the newspaper that hired Henry Stanley to find David Livingstone?
A) New York Herald
B) London Times
C) Paris Gazette
D) Berlin Post
  • 12. In which African country did Henry Stanley find David Livingstone?
A) Uganda
B) Kenya
C) Zambia
D) Tanzania
  • 13. Henry Stanley and David Livingstone were famous explorers in which period?
A) Victorian Era
B) Industrial Revolution
C) Middle Ages
D) Enlightenment Period
  • 14. What was David Livingstone's occupation?
A) Politician
B) Pirate
C) Astronomer
D) Missionary
  • 15. Which monarch of the United Kingdom reigned when Henry Stanley found David Livingstone?
A) King Henry VIII
B) Queen Elizabeth II
C) Queen Victoria
D) King George III
  • 16. What disease did David Livingstone suffer from during his African explorations?
A) Cholera
B) Yellow Fever
C) Malaria
D) Typhoid
  • 17. In which city did Henry Stanley and David Livingstone first meet?
A) Ujiji
B) Dar es Salaam
C) Zanzibar
D) Nairobi
  • 18. Which colonial power controlled Zanzibar at the time of Livingstone and Stanley's meeting?
A) Oman
B) Sultanate of Kilwa
C) Portugal
D) United Kingdom
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