Do you consider yourself an expert on mountains? Do you know your geological and geographical facts about the majestic and awe-inspiring peaks that span the world? If so, this quiz is for you!
Whether you're an avid hiker, an aspiring mountaineer, or simply enjoy admiring the beauty of the mountains from afar, this quiz will test your knowledge of all things relating to mountains. We'll take a look at popular mountain ranges, mountain peaks, animals that call the mountains home, and even some of the famous songs inspired by the mountains!
For those of you who are unsure of your mountain knowledge, this quiz is an excellent opportunity to learn more about mountains! So take a deep breath, and let's begin our journey! From the easy to the difficult, these questions will test your knowledge and push you to learn something new about the mountains that you may not have known before.
First successfully climbed in 1953, what is the highest mountain on Earth?
Mount Rainier
Mount Everest
Mount Vesuvio
Vinson Massif
Where's the largest active volcano on Earth located?
Indonesia
Hawaii
Italy
Mexico
Coffee is greatly affected by the area in which it is grown and some varieties are more exceptional than others. With that in mind where would the blend called 'Blue Mountain' hail from?
Jamaica
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Costa Rica
Also home to the world's highest peak, what is the highest mountain chain in the world?
Rocky Mountains
Black Hills
Himalayas
Cascade Range
The only national flag that isn't a rectangle or a square belongs to this mountainous country. Name it.
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Mongolia
Bhutan
Mons Huygens is the highest mountain on:
The Moon
Jupiter
South America
Oceania
According to religious texts, Moses received the Ten Commandments on which mountain?
Mount Olympus
K2
Matterhorn
Mount Sinai
Iran's capital sits at the base of the Alborz Mountains and is home to more than nine million people. What is this city's name?
Amman
Tehran
Kuala Lumpur
Baghdad
You are in Africa with the hope of seeing a Walia Ibex, an endangered wild mountain goat found only in the Simien Mountains National Park, one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Into which country are you heading?
Gabon
Ethiopia
Liberia
Lesotho
Where in the world would you find Mount Fuji?
Japan
Greece
Trinidad and Tobago
Montenegro
Here's the halfway point! On which continent are the Alps?
North America
Europe
South America
Oceania
True or false: In Texas, you can experience sunny beaches and snowy mountains on the same island.
False
True
The accurately-named Purple Mountain in Ireland gets its color from what source?
Oak trees
Buttercups
Sandstone particles
Silver ores
You are in Africa, in the Serengeti National Park enjoying seeing all the animals: zebra, giraffe, elephants and even the black rhinoceros. Not too far away is the mountain that inspired one of Ernest Hemingway's short stories. What is this mountain?
Mount Etna
Mount Fuji
Mount Rushmore
Mount Kilimanjaro
Complete this proverb: If the mountain will not come to Muhammad, then Muhammad must ___ to the mountain.
Bow
Dance
Fall
Go
Usually playing his signature harmonica, who released hits like "Harvest Moon," "Heart of Gold" and "Sugar Mountain"?
Cat Stevens
David Bowie
John Denver
Neil Young
Guess the country with these 3 clues: Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, alpacas.
Peru
Paraguay
Argentina
Uruguay
You're almost there, I promise. What mountain range can be found in South Dakota extending into Wyoming?
Apennines
Atlas Mountains
Black Hills
Himalayas
One of the least visited countries in the world, what nation is home to sand dunes, magnetic mountains, and the capital city of Nouakchott?
Sao Tome and Principe
Mauritania
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Last but not least, this cat likes to spend its days in the mountains. What's its name?
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