Sir John Hunt, chief of the expedition that conquered Everest, leads Outward Bound climbers up Snowdonia, 1957

Sir John Hunt, chief of the expedition that conquered Everest, leads Outward Bound climbers up Snowdonia, 1957

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Geography, Physical Ed, Life Skills

6th - 8th Grade

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The video introduces Sir John Hunt, leader of the Everest expedition, and his connection to Wales, where he trained with his team. It highlights the Outward Bound C-School in Aberdabbin, focusing on character building and leadership. The curriculum includes seamanship, rock climbing, and survival skills. The video also mentions notable Welsh mountaineers like Dr. Charles Evans and the cultural significance of mountains in Wales.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the expedition that conquered Everest and is associated with Snowdonia?

Dr. Charles Evans

Edmund Hillary

Sir John Hunt

Tenzing Norgay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Outward Bound C-School at Aberdabbin?

Sports and athletics

Character building and leadership

Art and music

Academic excellence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which skills are taught at the Outward Bound C-School?

Cooking and gardening

Seamanship and rock climbing

Dancing and singing

Painting and sculpture

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Dr. Charles Evans in relation to the Everest expedition?

A famous climber from New Zealand

The leader of the expedition

A native of Snowdonia

Deputy to Sir John Hunt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the people of Wales generally view their mountains?

As sources of economic wealth

As part of a loved landscape

As obstacles to overcome

As dangerous and to be avoided