Multiple choice general knowledge

David Livingstone discovered this wonder in 1855. He named his discovery 'Victoria Falls' after Queen Victoria. The locals had a much older name 'Mosi-oa-Tunya.' How does this translate?

  1. 'Where sky meets ground'

  2. 'Spirit of the brave warrior'

  3. 'The smoke that thunders'

  4. 'Angry river'
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mosi-oa-Tunya translates to 'The smoke that thunders' in the Lozi language. This poetic name describes the towering spray and thunderous roar of Victoria Falls, which can be seen and heard from miles away.

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