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