The Mystery of the Matterhorn's First Ascent
- 1. When was the first ascent of the Matterhorn?
A) 1870
B) 1865
C) 1880
D) 1850
- 2. Which ridge is commonly used to ascend the Matterhorn?
A) Zmutt Ridge
B) Lion Ridge
C) Hörnli Ridge
D) Furggen Ridge
- 3. Who was the first person to reach the summit of the Matterhorn?
A) Lucy Walker
B) Lord Francis Douglas
C) Edward Whymper
D) Jean-Antoine Carrel
- 4. Which season is the most popular for climbing the Matterhorn?
A) Autumn
B) Winter
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 5. What is the name of the nearby town popular as a base for climbers attempting the Matterhorn?
A) Zermatt
B) Interlaken
C) Grindelwald
D) Chamonix
- 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) Mont Blanc Massif
B) Pennine Alps
C) Bernese Alps
D) Cottian Alps
- 8. Which mountain lies directly across from the Matterhorn and is known for its distinct pyramidal shape?
A) Monte Rosa
B) Dent Blanche
C) Eiger
D) Weisshorn
- 9. What is the name of the mountain guide from Zermatt who accompanied Edward Whymper on the first ascent?
A) Christian Almer
B) Peter Taugwalder
C) Jean-Antoine Carrel
D) Michel Croz
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