Sophia Danenberg: the Mountain Climber

Sophia Dannenberg became the first Black woman to climb Mount Everest. Her climbing journey began with Mount Rainer in 2002, followed by scaling five peaks in 2005, including the Grand Teton and Mount Denali. In 2006, at age 34, she planned and executed a climb of Mount Everest, reaching the summit on May 19 after two months.

Who was the first Black woman to climb Mount Everest?

• Serena Williams

• Oprah Winfrey

• Mae Jemison

• Sophia Dannenberg

Which mountain did Sophia Dannenberg first climb in 2002?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Denali

• Mount Rainer

• Ama Dablam

In 2005, which of the following peaks did Dannenberg NOT climb?

• Mount Denali

• Grand Teton

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Ama Dablam

At what age did Sophia Dannenberg begin her climb of Mount Everest?

• 30

• 32

• 34

• 36

How long did it take for Dannenberg and her team to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• One month

• Two months

• Three weeks

• Four months