David Livingstone begins African explorations - Test
- 1. What was David Livingstone's profession before becoming an explorer?
A) Farmer
B) Pirate
C) Soldier
D) Missionary
- 2. Livingstone discovered and named which famous waterfall in Africa?
A) Iguazu Falls
B) Victoria Falls
C) Angel Falls
D) Niagara 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) Great Britain
B) France
C) Germany
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) Central Africa
C) Southern 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) Tanzania
B) Namibia
C) Angola
D) Zambia
- 8. What was Livingstone's nationality?
A) English
B) Scottish
C) German
D) French
- 9. What did Livingstone seek to uncover or locate during his explorations in Africa?
A) Lost city of gold
B) Atlantis
C) Source of the Nile
D) Ancient ruins
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