Antarctic Exploration and Henry Worsley's Journey

What was Henry Worsley's primary motivation for his Antarctic expeditions?

• To become the first person to reach the South Pole

• To discover new trade routes

• To establish a new colony in Antarctica

• To follow in the footsteps of his hero, Ernest Shackleton

Which explorer first crossed the Antarctic Circle?

• James Cook

• Ernest Shackleton

• Henry Worsley

• James Clark Ross

What was the main reason for the decline in interest in Antarctic exploration after James Cook's expedition?

• The discovery of a monster in the Antarctic

• The belief that Antarctica was uninhabitable and economically useless

• The harsh weather conditions

• The lack of funding for expeditions

What was the goal of Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition?

• To establish a permanent research station

• To map the entire Antarctic coastline

• To make the first land crossing of Antarctica

• To reach the South Pole first

How did Shackleton's expedition on the Endurance end?

• The ship successfully crossed Antarctica

• The ship was trapped and eventually sank in the ice

• The expedition was canceled due to lack of supplies

• The crew was rescued by a passing ship

What was unique about Henry Worsley's 2015 expedition attempt?

• He was the first to reach the South Pole

• He used a kite to assist his journey

• He planned to complete the crossing without any external help

• He was the first to use motor sledges

What was the primary challenge Worsley faced during his final expedition?

• Hostile wildlife

• Inadequate navigation tools

• Severe weather conditions and physical exhaustion

• Lack of funding

What ultimately led to Henry Worsley's death during his final expedition?

• Frostbite

• Falling into a crevasse

• Severe dehydration and exhaustion

• Bacterial peritonitis

How did Worsley's final expedition contribute to charity?

• It funded a documentary on Antarctic exploration

• It supported the Endeavor Fund for injured veterans

• It provided scholarships for aspiring explorers

• It raised funds for a new research station

What legacy did Henry Worsley leave behind after his expeditions?

• He was forgotten due to his failed expedition

• He became a celebrated figure in British culture

• He was criticized for his reckless behavior

• He inspired a new wave of Antarctic explorers