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