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