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My Life As an Explorer (Amundsen) by Roald Amundsen
  • 1. Which pole did Roald Amundsen reach first?
A) The Arctic Circle
B) The North Pole
C) The Equator
D) The South Pole
  • 2. What was Amundsen's nationality?
A) Swedish
B) Norwegian
C) Finnish
D) Danish
  • 3. In which year did Amundsen reach the South Pole?
A) 1909
B) 1911
C) 1912
D) 1910
  • 4. Who did Amundsen compete against to reach the South Pole?
A) Ernest Shackleton
B) Henry Hudson
C) Richard Byrd
D) Robert Falcon Scott
  • 5. What disaster befell Scott's expedition after Amundsen's success?
A) They returned early
B) They were rescued by Amundsen
C) They perished on their return journey
D) They found Amundsen's camp
  • 6. Amundsen's success at the South Pole was due to which key factor?
A) Using advanced technology
B) Luck and chance
C) Relying on local guides
D) Careful planning and preparation
  • 7. Which scientific discipline did Amundsen contribute to through his explorations?
A) Meteorology
B) Botany
C) Astronomy
D) Geography
  • 8. What did Amundsen do after his Antarctic expeditions?
A) He retired from exploration
B) He became a politician
C) He started a business
D) He continued exploring the Arctic
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