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