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