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