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