Which British explorer was the first European to see the Victoria Falls?
Correct answer: B. David Livingstone
- A. john hanning speke
- B. David Livingstone
- C. james cook
- D. None of these
Explanation
David Livingstone was the first European widely credited with seeing Victoria Falls in 1855, during his exploration of the Zambezi River. He named the falls after Queen Victoria.
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