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