Missionaries and Explorers Flashcards
What did Livingstone he say he returned to Africa for?
I go back to Africa to try and open a path for commerce and Christianity
What position was Livingstone given?
Consul for the East Coast of Africa
How many letters did Livingstone send back about his travels?
2000
What made Livingstone an international celebrity?
His disappearance and rediscovery by Henry Stanley
When did Livingstone disappear and when was he rediscovered?
1865 / 1871
Who was David Livingstone?
A Scottish missionary who pursued training in medicine and missionary work before moving to Africa in 1841
What year did Livingstone join the London Missionary Society?
1838
What did Livingstone name Zambezi falls?
Victoria falls - after Queen Victoria
Why was Richard Burton a famous Victorian explorer?
Spoke 29 languages, served in the army and as a diplomat, first European to enter Mecca, translated erotic work (Kama Sutra) into English
What did Richard Burton write about?
Wrote anthropological work on native people in Africa. Critical of other explorers. Criticised the way empire was run. Didn’t think Christianity would help native thought Islam was better suited.
What did Richard Burton discover?
First European to enter Somalia, disguised as a merchant-Looked for the source of the Nile in 1856 with Speke and reached Lake Tanganyika.Encouraged later expeditions but did not claim land or make treaties himself. Funded by the Royal Geographical Society
What did John Hanning Speke discover?
Accompanied Burton to reach Lake Tanganyika-July 1858- reached Great Lake, called it Victoria and concluded that it was the source of the Nile. On 2nd expedition he found the Nile’s exit from Victoria, which he named Ripon falls.
What were the significance of explorers?
Mapped out places in Africa; establishing foundations for future exploration and expansion (BUT didn’t take any land over themselves) Livingstone was very neutral/benign with locals: he made a good impression so they were less likely to resist British rule.
