Video - Mount Everest Expedition (Hillary and Norgay) Quiz

Who were the first people to successfully climb Mount Everest?

• George Mallory and Colonel John Hunt

• John Hunt and Tenzing Norgay

• Tom Bourdillon and Charles Evans

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

What was the first major obstacle the expedition faced?

• The South Col

• The Khumbu Icefall

• The Lhotse phase

• The base camp

How many days did it take the team to scale the Lhotse phase?

• 12 days

• 6 days

• 8 days

• 10 days

What happened to Tom Bourdillon and Charles Evans during their ascent?

• They reached the summit

• They were rescued by the Sherpa guides

• They turned back due to exhaustion

• They got lost

What time did Hillary and Norgay wake up on the day of their successful ascent?

• 5:00 AM

• 7:00 AM

• 6:00 AM

• 4:00 AM

How long did Hillary and Norgay spend at the summit of Mount Everest?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 15 minutes

• 45 minutes

When did the news of the successful ascent reach London?

• 4th of June

• 3rd of June

• 1st of June

• 2nd of June

What event were the crowds in London gathered to celebrate?

• The birth of Prince Charles

• The arrival of the expedition team

• The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

• The successful ascent of Mount Everest

What did the successful ascent of Mount Everest by Hillary and Norgay inspire?

• Hundreds of people to visit Nepal

• Hundreds of people to become mountaineers

• Hundreds of people to become Sherpa guides

• Hundreds of people to attempt to climb Mount Everest

What was the occupation of Edmund Hillary before the expedition?

• Explorer

• Sherpa guide

• Mountaineer

• Beekeeper