Exploring George Mallory's Everest Expedition

Exploring George Mallory's Everest Expedition

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video explores George Mallory's ambition to be the first to climb Everest and his mysterious disappearance. Seventy-five years later, mountaineer Conrad Anker joins an expedition to find Mallory's body. Anker reflects on the challenges Mallory faced in 1924 and the emotional toll on climbers' families. The video highlights the extreme conditions and dangers of climbing Everest.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was George Mallory's ultimate ambition?

To be the first to climb K2

To be the first to climb Everest

To be the first to cross the Sahara Desert

To be the first to reach the North Pole

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years after Mallory's disappearance did Conrad Anker's expedition take place?

50 years

100 years

60 years

75 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of Conrad Anker's expedition?

To climb Everest for the first time

To find Mallory's body

To explore new routes on Everest

To set a new climbing record

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the major challenges climbers face at high altitudes?

Heavy rainfall

Wild animal attacks

Extreme temperatures

Lack of food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotional impact is highlighted in the final section?

The anxiety of families waiting for climbers

The excitement of discovering new paths

The fear of avalanches

The joy of reaching the summit