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