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