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