Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Who discovered Victoria Falls in 1855?

  1. Benjamin Franklin

  2. David Livingstone

  3. Teddy Roosevelt

  4. Paul Bunyon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, discovered Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in 1855 during his exploration of Africa. He named the falls in honor of Queen Victoria. The local Kololo tribe called it 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' meaning 'The Smoke That Thunders'.

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