Are you ready to climb some of the highest peaks of trivia knowledge? Challenge yourself with questions about the world’s most famous mountains, their locations, and historic climbers who dared to scale them. Whether you’re a geography enthusiast or just love a good mental trek, this trivia will elevate your game.
From the towering Rockies to the snowy heights of Mount Fuji, these questions span continents and centuries, testing your grasp on both natural wonders and the stories behind them. Discover surprising facts, like the oldest mountain ranges or iconic quotes from legendary climbers!
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What is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
The Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Himalayas
The Himalayas
The Andes
The Andes
The Alps
The Alps
The Laurentian Mountains are found in what country?
Canada
Canada
France
France
United States
United States
Australia
Australia
What mountain range runs north to south through Western Russia?
The Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains
The Caucasus Mountains
The Caucasus Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains
The Carpathian Mountains
The Scandinavian Mountains
The Scandinavian Mountains
What state is Mount Washington in?
Washington
Washington
Vermont
Vermont
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Maine
Maine
On which Japanese island would you find the famous Mount Fuji?
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
Shikoku
Shikoku
Honshu
Honshu
Kyushu
Kyushu
With a peak of 14,505 feet, what mountain is the highest mountain in the Contiguous United States?
Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier
Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta
Mount Elbert
Mount Elbert
Mount Whitney
Mount Whitney
What mountain range is the Matterhorn a part of?
The Julian Alps
The Julian Alps
The Dolomites
The Dolomites
The Pyrenees
The Pyrenees
The Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps
Mount Damavand is found in which country?
Iran
Iran
Pakistan
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Turkey
Turkey
What is the second highest mountain in the world?
K2
K2
Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga
Lhotse
Lhotse
Makalu
Makalu
One of these mountains is part of the Rockies range. Which is it, exactly?
Hood
Hood
Elbert
Elbert
Denali
Denali
Rainier
Rainier
What mountain climber responded to the question, “why did you want to climb Mount Everest” with the response, “because it’s there”?
George Mallory
George Mallory
Edmund Hillary
Edmund Hillary
Tenzing Norgay
Tenzing Norgay
Reinhold Messner
Reinhold Messner
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, where would you find the world’s oldest mountain range?
South Africa
South Africa
Canada
Canada
Australia
Australia
United States
United States
Which of the following is NOT an official classification of mountain type?
Volcanic
Volcanic
Fold
Fold
Dome
Dome
Spiked
Spiked
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