- 1. When was the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1870
B) 1880
C) 1850
D) 1865
- 2. Which ridge is commonly used to ascend the Matterhorn?
A) Zmutt Ridge
B) Lion Ridge
C) Hörnli Ridge
D) Furggen Ridge
- 3. Who was the first person to reach the summit of the Matterhorn?
A) Lucy Walker
B) Jean-Antoine Carrel
C) Lord Francis Douglas
D) Edward Whymper
- 4. What nationality was the guide Jean-Antoine Carrel who ascended the Matterhorn shortly after the first ascent?
A) Italian
B) German
C) Swiss
D) French
- 5. Which season is the most popular for climbing the Matterhorn?
A) Summer
B) Autumn
C) Spring
D) Winter
- 6. What is the name of the nearby town popular as a base for climbers attempting the Matterhorn?
A) Grindelwald
B) Chamonix
C) Interlaken
D) Zermatt
- 7. Which mountain range is the Matterhorn a part of?
A) Pennine Alps
B) Cottian Alps
C) Mont Blanc Massif
D) Bernese Alps
- 8. Which mountain lies directly across from the Matterhorn and is known for its distinct pyramidal shape?
A) Eiger
B) Weisshorn
C) Monte Rosa
D) Dent Blanche
- 9. What is the name of the mountain guide from Zermatt who accompanied Edward Whymper on the first ascent?
A) Jean-Antoine Carrel
B) Christian Almer
C) Michel Croz
D) Peter Taugwalder
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