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