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