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