Mt. Everest

How tall is Mt. Everest?

• 10,035 feet

• 39,000 feet

• 29,035 feet

• 19, 035 feet

What is Mt. Everest called by the people of Nepal?

• Sagarmatha

• Everest Mountain

• Mountain of the Everest

• Sherpa Climb

Why is the mountain called Mt. Everest?

• Because that is what is has always been called

• George Everest

• The word "Everest" means giant

• The sherpa named it that

Who is the youngest person to summit Mt. Everest? How old was he?

• Jilly Role, age 8

• Fernado Barnes, age 18

• Jordan Romero, age 13

• Tyler Montalvo, age 3

Which two people hold the record for the most summits? How many?

• Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi, 21 summits

• Mitva Sherpa and Ty, 18 summits

• Jules Sherpa and Marvol, 23 summits

• Sherpa Esfa and Tutlat Sherpa, 23 summits

How many different climbing routes are there on Mt. Everest?

• 18

• 20

• 3

• 34

How many days does it take to climb Mt. Everest?

• about 140 days

• about 30 days

• about 40 days

• about 12 days

What are crampons?

• spikes worn on the boots of climbers

• special hats worn by climbers

• clamps that hold climbers to the rocks

• clamps that hold climbers to the ropes

How do sherpas get their first names?

• they are named after the day they first climb the mountain

• they are named after their favorite animal

• they are named after the number of siblings they have

• they are named after the day of the week they were born

What mountain range is Mt. Everest in?

• The Olympics

• The Cascades

• The Himalayas

• The Rockies