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My Life As an Explorer (Amundsen) by Roald Amundsen
  • 1. Which pole did Roald Amundsen reach first?
A) The North Pole
B) The South Pole
C) The Equator
D) The Arctic Circle
  • 2. What was Amundsen's nationality?
A) Finnish
B) Norwegian
C) Danish
D) Swedish
  • 3. In which year did Amundsen reach the South Pole?
A) 1909
B) 1911
C) 1912
D) 1910
  • 4. What did Amundsen do after his Antarctic expeditions?
A) He started a business
B) He retired from exploration
C) He continued exploring the Arctic
D) He became a politician
  • 5. What disaster befell Scott's expedition after Amundsen's success?
A) They found Amundsen's camp
B) They perished on their return journey
C) They were rescued by Amundsen
D) They returned early
  • 6. Which scientific discipline did Amundsen contribute to through his explorations?
A) Meteorology
B) Geography
C) Botany
D) Astronomy
  • 7. Who did Amundsen compete against to reach the South Pole?
A) Robert Falcon Scott
B) Richard Byrd
C) Henry Hudson
D) Ernest Shackleton
  • 8. Amundsen's success at the South Pole was due to which key factor?
A) Using advanced technology
B) Careful planning and preparation
C) Relying on local guides
D) Luck and chance
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