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Sherpa Mountaineering History
  • 1. Which Sherpa guide was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
A) Phurba Tashi Sherpa
B) Ang Dorje Sherpa
C) Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa
D) Tenzing Norgay
  • 2. Which year did Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary successfully climb Mount Everest?
A) 1962
B) 1953
C) 1971
D) 1948
  • 3. What is the native name for Mount Everest in Nepal?
A) Denali
B) Fujiyama
C) Annapurna
D) Sagarmatha
  • 4. At what altitude does Mount Everest stand?
A) 6,311 meters (20,702 feet)
B) 9,583 meters (31,275 feet)
C) 8,848 meters (29,029 feet)
D) 7,022 meters (23,034 feet)
  • 5. Which season is most popular for climbing Mount Everest?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Autumn
D) Summer
  • 6. What is the Sherpa word for 'thank you'?
A) Namaste
B) Tashi Delek
C) Dhanyavaad
D) Arigato
  • 7. What is the nickname often given to Sherpas for their climbing skills?
A) Tigers of the Snow
B) Snow Lions
C) Summit Masters
D) Mountain Warriors
  • 8. What is the capital city of Nepal, where many Sherpas reside?
A) Dhaka
B) Thimphu
C) Lhasa
D) Kathmandu
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