Course outline
Module 1
Module 1: The Life of Edmund Hillary
The Life of Edmund Hillary
Knowledge check
Q1. What was Edmund Hillary's profession before he became famous for climbing Everest?
- A. Teacher
- B. Surveyor ✓
- C. Doctor
- D. Engineer
Why: Edmund Hillary was a surveyor before he became famous for climbing Everest.
Q2. In which year did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the summit of Mount Everest?
- A. 1953 ✓
- B. 1960
- C. 1955
- D. 1950
Why: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Q3. Where was Edmund Hillary born?
- A. New Zealand ✓
- B. Australia
- C. Canada
- D. United Kingdom
Why: Edmund Hillary was born in New Zealand.
Q4. What was the name of Edmund Hillary's wife?
- A. Julie Hillary
- B. Beverly Hillary
- C. Lynsey Hillary
- D. Lynne Hillary ✓
Why: Edmund Hillary's wife was Lynne Hillary.
Q5. What was the name of the expedition that Edmund Hillary participated in to climb Mount Everest?
- A. British Everest Expedition ✓
- B. New Zealand Everest Expedition
- C. Hillary Everest Expedition
- D. Tenzing-Norgay Everest Expedition
Why: Edmund Hillary participated in the British Everest Expedition to climb Mount Everest.
Module 2
Module 2: The History of Everest
The History of Everest
Knowledge check
Q1. Who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
- A. Tenzing Norgay
- B. Edmund Hillary ✓
- C. Reinhold Messner
- D. Sir Chris Bonington
Why: Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Q2. In which year did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summit Mount Everest?
- A. 1950
- B. 1953 ✓
- C. 1960
- D. 1975
Why: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay successfully summited Mount Everest in 1953.
Q3. What was the name of the expedition that Edmund Hillary was part of when he climbed Everest?
- A. British Everest Expedition ✓
- B. New Zealand Everest Expedition
- C. Indian Everest Expedition
- D. American Everest Expedition
Why: Edmund Hillary was part of the British Everest Expedition in 1953.
Q4. Which country does Edmund Hillary belong to?
- A. India
- B. New Zealand ✓
- C. Nepal
- D. United States
Why: Edmund Hillary was a New Zealander.
Q5. What was the name of the mountain before it was officially named Mount Everest?
- A. Kangchenjunga
- B. Chomolungma ✓
- C. Sagarmatha
- D. K2
Why: Before it was officially named Mount Everest, the mountain was known as Chomolungma by the Tibetans.
Module 3
Module 3: Early Climbing Expeditions
Early Climbing Expeditions
Knowledge check
Q1. Who was the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
- A. Tenzing Norgay
- B. Edmund Hillary ✓
- C. Reinhold Messner
- D. Kami Rita
Why: Edmund Hillary, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Q2. In which year did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay successfully climb Mount Everest?
- A. 1950
- B. 1953 ✓
- C. 1960
- D. 1975
Why: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Q3. What was the name of the expedition that Edmund Hillary was part of when he climbed Everest?
- A. British Everest Expedition ✓
- B. New Zealand Everest Expedition
- C. Indian Everest Expedition
- D. Australian Everest Expedition
Why: Edmund Hillary was part of the British Everest Expedition in 1953.
Q4. What was the primary goal of the 1953 British Everest Expedition?
- A. To establish a new route for climbers
- B. To reach the summit of Mount Everest ✓
- C. To conduct scientific research
- D. To test new climbing equipment
Why: The primary goal of the 1953 British Everest Expedition was to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
Q5. Who was the first Sherpa to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
- A. Kami Rita
- B. Tenzing Norgay ✓
- C. Pasang Lama
- D. Dawa Tendrup
Why: Tenzing Norgay was the first Sherpa to reach the summit of Mount Everest, alongside Edmund Hillary in 1953.
Module 4
Module 4: Hillary's Everest Expedition
Hillary's Everest Expedition
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the name of the mountain that Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay successfully climbed in 1953?
- A. K2
- B. Mount Everest ✓
- C. Annapurna
- D. Makalu
Why: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, making them the first confirmed climbers to do so.
Q2. Which country did Edmund Hillary represent during his Everest expedition?
- A. New Zealand ✓
- B. United States
- C. United Kingdom
- D. Australia
Why: Edmund Hillary was a New Zealand mountaineer, and he represented New Zealand during his Everest expedition.
Q3. What was the name of the expedition team that Edmund Hillary was part of in 1953?
- A. British Everest Expedition ✓
- B. New Zealand Everest Expedition
- C. Hillary Everest Expedition
- D. Tenzing Norgay Expedition
Why: Edmund Hillary was part of the British Everest Expedition, which was also known as the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition.
Q4. What role did Tenzing Norgay play in the 1953 Everest expedition?
- A. Leader of the expedition
- B. Climber who reached the summit with Hillary ✓
- C. Sponsor of the expedition
- D. Photographer of the expedition
Why: Tenzing Norgay was a Nepalese Sherpa climber who, along with Edmund Hillary, reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Q5. In what year did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the summit of Mount Everest?
- A. 1952
- B. 1953 ✓
- C. 1954
- D. 1955
Why: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.
Module 5
Module 5: Cultural Impact of the Climb
Cultural Impact of the Climb
Knowledge check
Q1. What was the significance of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's climb to Everest in 1953?
- A. It was the first time a woman reached the summit
- B. It was the first successful ascent of Everest by a team ✓
- C. It was the first time Everest was mapped
- D. It was the first time Everest was climbed in winter
Why: Why
Q2. Which of the following best describes the cultural impact of Hillary and Norgay's climb?
- A. It led to the immediate closure of the Himalayas to all climbers
- B. It increased global awareness and respect for Nepalese culture ✓
- C. It had no cultural impact
- D. It caused a temporary decline in interest in mountaineering
Why: Why
Q3. What role did Tenzing Norgay play in the climb?
- A. He was the sole climber who reached the summit
- B. He was the leader of the expedition
- C. He was the Sherpa who assisted Hillary ✓
- D. He was the photographer who documented the climb
Why: Why
Q4. How did the success of the 1953 Everest expedition affect the perception of the Himalayas?
- A. It made the Himalayas a place of fear and danger
- B. It made the Himalayas a symbol of global achievement and exploration ✓
- C. It made the Himalayas less accessible to climbers
- D. It had no effect on the perception of the Himalayas
Why: Why
Q5. What was one of the key messages conveyed by Edmund Hillary after the climb?
- A. That only wealthy people can climb Everest
- B. That teamwork and perseverance can overcome any challenge ✓
- C. That climbing Everest is unnecessary
- D. That only Westerners should be allowed to climb Everest
Why: Why
Module 6
Module 6: Challenges Faced on Everest
Challenges Faced on Everest
Knowledge check
Q1. What was one of the major challenges Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay faced during their climb to Everest?
- A. Lack of oxygen
- B. Extreme cold
- C. Both A and B ✓
- D. None of the above
Why: Both lack of oxygen and extreme cold were significant challenges during the climb.
Q2. Which of the following is a physical challenge of climbing Everest?
- A. Altitude sickness
- B. Strong winds
- C. Both A and B ✓
- D. None of the above
Why: Altitude sickness and strong winds are both physical challenges faced on Everest.
Q3. What did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay use to help them breathe at high altitudes?
- A. Oxygen masks ✓
- B. Climbing ropes
- C. Sleeping bags
- D. Tents
Why: Oxygen masks were used to help them breathe at high altitudes where oxygen levels are low.
Q4. Which of the following is a mental challenge of climbing Everest?
- A. Fear of failure
- B. Fear of falling
- C. Both A and B ✓
- D. None of the above
Why: Both fear of failure and fear of falling are mental challenges faced by climbers on Everest.
Q5. What was a major reason for delays in the climb to Everest?
- A. Bad weather ✓
- B. Equipment failure
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Why: Bad weather was a major reason for delays during the climb to Everest.
Module 7
Module 7: Legacy and Influence Today
Legacy and Influence Today
Knowledge check
Q1. What is one of Edmund Hillary's most significant legacies related to mountaineering?
- A. He established the first mountain climbing school.
- B. He inspired future generations of climbers and promoted environmental awareness. ✓
- C. He wrote the first book on climbing techniques.
- D. He founded a charity for climbers in need.
Why: Edmund Hillary's legacy includes inspiring future climbers and promoting environmental awareness, which has had a lasting impact on the mountaineering community.
Q2. Which of the following best describes the influence of Edmund Hillary on New Zealand?
- A. He became the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
- B. He helped to promote New Zealand as a destination for adventure tourism. ✓
- C. He established a university in New Zealand.
- D. He created a new sport in New Zealand.
Why: Edmund Hillary played a key role in promoting New Zealand as a destination for adventure tourism, enhancing its global reputation.
Q3. What is the name of the organization founded by Edmund Hillary to help children in Nepal?
- A. Hillary Foundation ✓
- B. Edmund Hillary Trust
- C. Everest Children's Fund
- D. Nepal Youth Initiative
Why: The Hillary Foundation was established by Edmund Hillary to help children in Nepal, providing education and healthcare support.
Q4. Which of the following is a direct result of Edmund Hillary's climb to Everest?
- A. The creation of the first national park in the Himalayas.
- B. Increased global interest in mountaineering and exploration. ✓
- C. The establishment of a new language in Nepal.
- D. The discovery of a new species of plant.
Why: Edmund Hillary's successful climb to Everest increased global interest in mountaineering and exploration, inspiring many others to take up the sport.
Q5. What role did Edmund Hillary play in environmental conservation?
- A. He created the first national park in the world.
- B. He promoted the importance of protecting mountain ecosystems. ✓
- C. He developed new technologies for environmental research.
- D. He founded a global environmental organization.
Why: Edmund Hillary promoted the importance of protecting mountain ecosystems, using his influence to raise awareness about environmental conservation.