- 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) Furggen Ridge
B) Zmutt Ridge
C) Hörnli Ridge
D) Lion Ridge
- 3. Who was the first person to reach the summit of the Matterhorn?
A) Jean-Antoine Carrel
B) Lucy Walker
C) Lord Francis Douglas
D) Edward Whymper
- 4. Which season is the most popular for climbing the Matterhorn?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Autumn
D) Winter
- 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) Italian
B) Swiss
C) French
D) German
- 7. Which mountain range is the Matterhorn a part of?
A) Mont Blanc Massif
B) Cottian Alps
C) Pennine Alps
D) Bernese Alps
- 8. Which mountain lies directly across from the Matterhorn and is known for its distinct pyramidal shape?
A) Dent Blanche
B) Monte Rosa
C) Eiger
D) Weisshorn
- 9. What is the name of the mountain guide from Zermatt who accompanied Edward Whymper on the first ascent?
A) Peter Taugwalder
B) Christian Almer
C) Michel Croz
D) Jean-Antoine Carrel
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