Mt. Everest
How many people have died trying to ascend Mt. Everest?
142
How tall is Mt. Everest?
29,028ft or 5 and a half miles above sea level.
How many people attempt to climb Mt. Everest each year?
4,000
How many people have successfully climbed Mt. Everest?
660
Base Camp
A central setup of tents where food, equipment, and medical supplies are stored; a relay site for climbers.
Sherpa
A clan of poeple originally from Tibet who live along Nepal's mountainous eastern border with Tibet.
Porter
A person who carries supplies.
On which continent is Nepal located?
Asia
Name the four animals endangered because of deforestation and population growth.
Bengal Tiger, One-Horned Rhinoceros, Snow Leopard, and Ganges Freshwater Dolphin
Which two major countries border Nepal?
China and India
What are the three main beliefs of Tibetan Buddhism?
Compassion, forgiveness, and tolerance
Who were the first people to reach the summit of Mt. Everest May 29th, 1953?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
What kind of government does Nepal have today?
Federal Democratic Republic
How old was Temba Tsheri?
He was 16-years-old.
Altitude
Height above sea level.
Mt. Everest is located on this mountain range which borders China(Tibet).
Himalayas
Name the two religions that most people practice in Nepal.
Hinduism and Buddhism
Why is Mt. Everest famous?
It is the tallest mountain in the world.
What is the capital of Nepal?
Kathmandu
How did his lifestyle prepare him for climbing the mountain?
Living in mountain villages as high as 14,000 feet (4,267 meters), with no roads or cars, Sherpas hike everywhere and lug everything on their backs—even TVs and refrigerators. Some kids even climb 1,500-foot (457-meter) slopes to get to school.
Crampons
Metal frame with spikes worn on hiking boots for ice climbs.
What famous mountain is found in Nepal?
Mt. Everest
What languages are spoke in Nepal?
Nepali and English
500 years ago these people moved closer to Mt. Everest to worship this sacred mountain. They are know for having great physical strength at high altitudes.
Sherpas
Where did Mt. Everest get its name?
Sir George Everest
. Why do some worry about the Sherpa culture changing?
Some fear the tourist boom will change Sherpa culture forever. Satellite phones, video games, and Western-style clothes are becoming popular.
Who was one of the youngest people to summit Mount Everest?
Temba Tsheri Sherpa was one of the youngest people to summit Mount Everest
Summit
The highest point.
Why are Sherpas helpful in climbing expeditions
They have been acclimated to the environment and are strong
What famous legend is said to be from Nepal?
Yeti
What fraction of the people who climb Mount Everest are Sherpas?
one quarter
Why did the Sherpas move closer to Mt. Everest
to be closer to the 5 Buddhas represented in the prayer flags
What natural resource is important to Nepal?
trees
