Landmarks - Mount Everest

The video explores Mount Everest's significance, the impact of tourism on the Sherpa economy, and the cultural and economic changes in the Khumbu region. It highlights the role of Sherpas in trekking, their cultural significance, and efforts to preserve their traditions amidst modernization.

What is the height of Mount Everest in feet?

• 29,029 feet

• 28,000 feet

• 30,000 feet

• 27,500 feet

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

• George Mallory and Andrew Irvine

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

• Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

• Junko Tabei and Ang Tshering

How much more can Sherpas earn in the tourism industry compared to subsistence farming?

• Twice as much

• Three times as much

• Four times as much

• Five times as much

What is a significant concern for the Sherpa community as they seek better opportunities?

• Decreasing tourism

• Leaving part of their culture behind

• Losing their traditional language

• Environmental degradation

What do the prayer flags near Kunjung symbolize?

• The height of Mount Everest

• The success of the Sherpa community

• Good weather for climbing

• The souls of climbers who perished