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