Mount Everest: A Historical Journey to the Highest Peak

The video covers the history of Mount Everest, starting with the Great Trigonometric Survey that established its height. It details early climbing attempts from the Tibetan side due to Nepal's closure, highlighting the challenges and casualties faced by expeditions. The narrative culminates in the successful 1953 ascent by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, marking a significant achievement in mountaineering history.

What was the original name given to Mount Everest by the survey group?

• Himalayan Peak

• Mount George

• Peak 15

• Kamalangma

Why did early climbers approach Everest from the Tibetan side?

• The view was better from Tibet

• The Tibetan side was less dangerous

• Nepal was closed to foreigners

• Tibet was easier to access

In which year did the first formal summit expedition take place?

• 1930

• 1953

• 1922

• 1921

Who were the first climbers to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

• George Everest and John Hunt

• George Mallory and Andrew Irvine

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

What honor was bestowed upon Edmund Hillary and John Hunt after the successful ascent?

• Nobel Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Olympic Medal

• Knighthood