- 1. In which mountain range is the Matterhorn situated?
A) Andes B) Himalayas C) Pennine Alps D) Rocky Mountains
- 2. Who was the first to climb the Matterhorn?
A) Edward Whymper B) Reinhold Messner C) Heinrich Harrer D) Walter Bonatti
- 3. What year was the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1950 B) 1865 C) 1800 D) 1900
- 4. What is the most frequently climbed route on the Matterhorn?
A) Lion Ridge B) Furggen Ridge C) Hornli Ridge D) Zmutt Ridge
- 5. What is the name of the village nearest to the Matterhorn on the Swiss side?
A) Zermatt B) St. Moritz C) Interlaken D) Davos
- 6. What material was used to scale the Matterhorn on the first ascent?
A) Wooden Ladder B) Chain C) Iron Spike D) Rope
- 7. What is the official language spoken in the region surrounding the Matterhorn?
A) Romansh B) Italian C) French D) German
- 8. Which Swiss canton does the Matterhorn belong to?
A) Lucerne B) Valais C) Bern D) Graubunden
- 9. How long did the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn take from start to summit?
A) 12 hours B) 1 week C) 5 days D) 3 days
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