Mount Everest and the Sherpas: A Perilous Journey

What is Mount Everest known as?

• The highest point on Earth

• The largest desert

• The deepest ocean trench

• The longest river

Who are the indigenous tribe known for making climbing on Everest possible?

• Sherpas

• Zulu

• Inuit

• Maasai

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What is the job of the Sherpas on Mount Everest?

• Guiding tours in the base camp

• Conducting scientific research

• Carrying luggage and laying paths for climbers

• Providing medical assistance

Over the past five years, how many Sherpas have been killed as part of guided climbs on Everest?

• 75

• 50

• 32

• 10

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What percentage of Sherpas would rather not risk their lives on Everest?

• 20-30%

• 40-50%

• 60-70%

• 80-90%

What is the starting point for any Everest climb called?

• Base Camp

• Camp One

• Summit Camp

• Peak Point

What is the name of the frozen glacier that climbers start their ascent to Everest's summit?

• Perito Moreno Glacier

• Khumbu Icefall

• Karakoram Glacier

• Aletsch Glacier

What is the most deadly part of Mount Everest known as?

• The Death Zone

• The Lhotse Face

• The Icefall Traverse

• The Summit Ridge

How many times do Sherpas have to pass through the icefall?

• Up to 20 times

• Up to 30 times

• Up to 10 times

• Up to 5 times

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What is the government of Nepal's response to the increasing number of Sherpa deaths?

• Decreasing the number of permits

• Increasing the number of permits

• Providing better equipment

• Offering insurance and compensation