- 1. When was the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1880
B) 1865
C) 1870
D) 1850
- 2. Which ridge is commonly used to ascend the Matterhorn?
A) Furggen Ridge
B) Zmutt Ridge
C) Hörnli Ridge
D) Lion Ridge
- 3. Who was the first person to reach the summit of the Matterhorn?
A) Lucy Walker
B) Lord Francis Douglas
C) Edward Whymper
D) Jean-Antoine Carrel
- 4. What nationality was the guide Jean-Antoine Carrel who ascended the Matterhorn shortly after the first ascent?
A) German
B) Swiss
C) French
D) Italian
- 5. Which season is the most popular for climbing the Matterhorn?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 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) Mont Blanc Massif
C) Cottian Alps
D) Bernese Alps
- 8. Which mountain lies directly across from the Matterhorn and is known for its distinct pyramidal shape?
A) Eiger
B) Dent Blanche
C) Weisshorn
D) Monte Rosa
- 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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