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The Sherpas Of Nepal | Preparing For Everest

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why can Sherpas do well in high mountains?

a)

Increased speed

b)

Strong muscles

c)

Genetic changes

d)

Long legs

2.

What is the main mountain that Sherpas help climbers conquer?

a)

Kilimanjaro

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Mount Everest

d)

Andes

3.

What roles do Sherpas play in mountaineering expeditions?

a)

Painting landscapes

b)

Cooking meals

c)

Carrying loads, setting up camps, and guiding climbers

d)

Playing music

4.

What makes young Sherpas skilled climbers and guides?

a)

Learning to swim

b)

Absorbing knowledge from their elders

c)

Riding bicycles

d)

Playing video games

5.

Why can Sherpas do hard work in high places?

a)

Extra pair of lungs

b)

Genetic adaptations to low oxygen levels

c)

Special climbing shoes

d)

Magic powers

6.

Which mountain range do the Sherpas call their home in Nepal?

a)

Alps

b)

Appalachian Mountains

c)

Himalayas

d)

Rocky Mountains

7.

Why are Sherpas good guides in the mountains?

a)

Underground caves

b)

Changing weather

c)

Types of rocks

d)

Animal behavior

8.

What kind of environment do Sherpas live in?

a)

Dense forest

b)

High Himalayas

c)

Sandy deserts

d)

Polar ice caps

9.

What is the primary task of Sherpas in preparing for mountaineering expeditions?

a)

Painting flags

b)

Playing musical instruments

c)

Carrying heavy loads of equipment and supplies

d)

Cooking gourmet meals

10.

Why are Sherpas good helpers for climbers in the area?

a)

They own the mountains

b)

They are mountain spirits

c)

Many years of knowledge and understanding


d)

They are expert swimmers