The Value of a Sherpa life
Authored by Bushra Ishrat
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz examines the cultural, economic, and social aspects of Sherpa life in the Himalayas, with particular focus on their role in the mountaineering industry on Mount Everest. The questions assess students' comprehension of informational text about the Khumbu people, their religious beliefs, economic circumstances, and the dangerous work they perform as guides and porters. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to understand complex social and economic relationships, along with the ability to analyze cultural practices and make connections between economic necessity and occupational choices. The material requires critical thinking about cultural values, religious significance (such as understanding Everest as "Mother Goddess" and the role of Lamas), and the socioeconomic factors that drive the Sherpa community's involvement in high-risk mountaineering work. This content is appropriate for 9th grade students who can handle sophisticated themes about cultural identity, economic disparity, and ethical considerations surrounding dangerous labor practices. Created by Bushra Ishrat, an English teacher in SA who teaches grade 9. This quiz serves as an excellent assessment tool for students who have read informational texts or articles about Sherpa culture and the mountaineering industry, likely including works that examine the ethical implications of Western climbing expeditions. The quiz works effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding after reading complex nonfiction passages, and it can be used for homework assignments, in-class review sessions, or as a discussion starter about cultural perspectives and economic inequality. The inclusion of both factual recall questions and opinion-based responses makes this suitable for differentiated instruction, allowing students to demonstrate both comprehension and critical thinking skills. This assessment aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2 for determining central ideas, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.6 for analyzing author's purpose and rhetoric in examining complex social issues.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who would be upset if the climbing industry on Everest shut down?
Doctors, nurses, other medical professionals
climbers, Sherpas, outfitters
Plague
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do many Khumbu Men work as Sherpa?
They do not have money
They did not finish school
They want to get experience
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
30 sec • Ungraded
In your opinion, why education is important?
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CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do Sherpas need to do in preparation for Finals (check all that apply)?
Grab food from the bear bag
Brief Finals LODs
Leave necessary group gear with the group
Tell the park rangers
Call Nate
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How far away should Sherpa's be from their group on finals?
50 meters in front
Within hearing (and often seeing) distance
Just follow their footprints at your own speed
10 minutes behind
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.7.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of Apa?
God’s love
Loved by all
Lovely
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who do you think is Lama?
A head of village
A religious teacher
A witch
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.1.1
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