Chapter 11
The Spirit of Adventure
1. What is the meaning of adventure ?
Ans: Adventure means readiness and desire to undertake a risky enterprise .
2. What is the meaning of desire ?
Ans: A strong wish .
3. What is the meaning of conquest of self ?
Ans: The act of taking control over the weaknesses and fears in oneself .
4. What is the meaning of raft ?
Ans: A small boat made a piece of wood tied together .
5. Who was Marco Polo ?
Ans: He was a Italian traveller , travelled to china in 1279 .
6. Who was captain cook ?
Ans: He was a English explorer, explored to the east coast of Australia .
7. Who was Livingstone ?
Ans: He was a Scottish missionary and explorer, discovered Victoria falls in 1851 .
8. Who was Columbus ?
Ans: He was a Italian born Spanish explorer, reached the Caribean island in 1942 .
9. Where is Malabar coast located ?
Ans: Malabar coast located in the coast at the south western part of India .
10. Where is Mozambique ?
Ans: Mozambique located in a country on the east coast of southern .