The Himalayas

The Himalayas

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The Himalaya Range, the Himalayas or Himalaya for short, is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. By extension, it is also the name of a massive mountain system that includes the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush, and other, lesser, ranges that extend out from the Pamir Knot.

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    1. By the end of the 2008 climbing season, how many ascents had there been to the summit of Mt. Everest?

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    2. The first ascent of Everest was via which route?

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    3. What is the name of the game that takes place in the Himalayas?

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    4. What is the mountain range that borders Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Burma and Afghanistan?

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    5. Of the top ten highest mountains on Earth, how many are in the Himalayas?

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    6. What is the height of Mt. Everest in meters?

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    7. What is the name of Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu in the Himalayas?

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    8. What is the definition of the Sanskrit word "Himalaya"?

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    9. What is the highest mountain on Earth?

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    10. The first ascent of Everest was achieved by __ and __?

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