Sherpa Mountaineering History
- 1. Which Sherpa guide was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
A) Ang Dorje Sherpa
B) Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa
C) Phurba Tashi Sherpa
D) Tenzing Norgay
- 2. Which year did Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary successfully climb Mount Everest?
A) 1948
B) 1971
C) 1953
D) 1962
- 3. What is the native name for Mount Everest in Nepal?
A) Fujiyama
B) Sagarmatha
C) Annapurna
D) Denali
- 4. At what altitude does Mount Everest stand?
A) 6,311 meters (20,702 feet)
B) 8,848 meters (29,029 feet)
C) 7,022 meters (23,034 feet)
D) 9,583 meters (31,275 feet)
- 5. What is the nickname often given to Sherpas for their climbing skills?
A) Mountain Warriors
B) Snow Lions
C) Tigers of the Snow
D) Summit Masters
- 6. What is the Sherpa word for 'thank you'?
A) Namaste
B) Dhanyavaad
C) Tashi Delek
D) Arigato
- 7. What is the capital city of Nepal, where many Sherpas reside?
A) Lhasa
B) Thimphu
C) Dhaka
D) Kathmandu
- 8. Which season is most popular for climbing Mount Everest?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
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