- 1. When was the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1865
B) 1880
C) 1870
D) 1850
- 2. Which ridge is commonly used to ascend the Matterhorn?
A) Furggen Ridge
B) Zmutt Ridge
C) Lion Ridge
D) Hörnli Ridge
- 3. Who was the first person to reach the summit of the Matterhorn?
A) Edward Whymper
B) Lord Francis Douglas
C) Jean-Antoine Carrel
D) Lucy Walker
- 4. Which season is the most popular for climbing the Matterhorn?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Autumn
- 5. What is the name of the nearby town popular as a base for climbers attempting the Matterhorn?
A) Zermatt
B) Chamonix
C) Interlaken
D) Grindelwald
- 6. What nationality was the guide Jean-Antoine Carrel who ascended the Matterhorn shortly after the first ascent?
A) Swiss
B) German
C) French
D) Italian
- 7. Which mountain range is the Matterhorn a part of?
A) Cottian Alps
B) Pennine Alps
C) Mont Blanc Massif
D) Bernese Alps
- 8. Which mountain lies directly across from the Matterhorn and is known for its distinct pyramidal shape?
A) Monte Rosa
B) Eiger
C) Weisshorn
D) Dent Blanche
- 9. What is the name of the mountain guide from Zermatt who accompanied Edward Whymper on the first ascent?
A) Christian Almer
B) Michel Croz
C) Jean-Antoine Carrel
D) Peter Taugwalder
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