- 1. In which mountain range is the Matterhorn situated?
A) Rocky Mountains
B) Himalayas
C) Pennine Alps
D) Andes
- 2. Who was the first to climb the Matterhorn?
A) Heinrich Harrer
B) Edward Whymper
C) Walter Bonatti
D) Reinhold Messner
- 3. What year was the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1900
B) 1800
C) 1950
D) 1865
- 4. What material was used to scale the Matterhorn on the first ascent?
A) Wooden Ladder
B) Rope
C) Chain
D) Iron Spike
- 5. How long did the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn take from start to summit?
A) 12 hours
B) 5 days
C) 1 week
D) 3 days
- 6. Which Swiss canton does the Matterhorn belong to?
A) Lucerne
B) Graubunden
C) Bern
D) Valais
- 7. What is the most frequently climbed route on the Matterhorn?
A) Hornli Ridge
B) Zmutt Ridge
C) Lion Ridge
D) Furggen Ridge
- 8. What is the official language spoken in the region surrounding the Matterhorn?
A) French
B) German
C) Romansh
D) Italian
- 9. What is the name of the village nearest to the Matterhorn on the Swiss side?
A) Zermatt
B) St. Moritz
C) Interlaken
D) Davos
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