Big Ideas - Episode 19 - Hillary & Norgay

Big Ideas - Episode 19 - Hillary & Norgay

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Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Their teamwork was emphasized, with Tenzing photographed on the summit. Norgay's prior expeditions and the ascent, including the Hillary Step, were significant. The news of their success coincided with Queen Elizabeth's coronation, gaining media attention. Hillary received a knighthood, while Tenzing was awarded the George Medal. Post-Everest, Hillary led various expeditions and contributed to Nepal's development. Tenzing became a director at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and founded a trekking company.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

George Mallory and Andrew Irvine

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

Colonel Hunt and Edmund Hillary

Raymond Lambert and Tenzing Norgay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant challenge faced by Hillary and Tenzing on their final ascent?

The North Face

The Hillary Step

The South Col

The Khumbu Icefall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What coincided with the announcement of the Everest conquest?

The launch of the first satellite

The signing of the United Nations Charter

The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

The end of World War II

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Hillary's notable achievements after Everest?

Climbing K2

Crossing the Sahara Desert

Reaching the South Pole by vehicle

Sailing around the world

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Hillary's humanitarian efforts in Nepal?

Constructing infrastructure like schools and hospitals

Establishing a mountaineering school

Organizing cultural festivals

Building luxury hotels

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Tenzing Norgay take on after his Everest ascent?

Director of field training at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

President of the International Climbing Federation

Director of the British Mountaineering Council

Head of the Nepalese Tourism Board

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What company did Tenzing Norgay establish in 1978?

Sherpa Adventures

Himalayan Treks

Everest Expeditions

Tenzing Norgay Adventures