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