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