World Mountains
1 / 15Famous peaks and mountaineering history
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What is the tallest mountain in the world, measured from sea level?
About World Mountains
Famous peaks and mountaineering history World Mountains packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. What is the tallest mountain in the world, measured from sea level?
Answer: Mount Everest
2. Who, along with Tenzing Norgay, was the first confirmed person to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953?
Answer: Edmund Hillary
3. Which mountain is the tallest in Africa and stands as a freestanding volcanic mountain?
Answer: Mount Kilimanjaro
4. What is the highest mountain in North America?
Answer: Denali
5. K2, the second tallest mountain in the world, is located on the border of which two countries?
Answer: Pakistan and China
Frequently asked questions
Is World Mountains free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World Mountains — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does World Mountains take?
Most players finish World Mountains in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after World Mountains?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print World Mountains?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
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