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