Chapter 5, Student Web Activities, Our World Today, Glencoe, 2003

Chapter 5: South Asia
"Nepal"

Introduction
In this chapter you have read about the countries of South Asia. Nepal sits on the border between India and China. The Himalaya mountain ranges are the dominant feature of this country. These mountains contain the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.

Destination Title: EverestHistory.com

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Directions
Start at the EverestHistory.com site, which features a detailed history of the world's highest peak and the chronicles of those who have dared to climb it.

Click on "Timeline" in the menu of the left-hand side of the page.
Scroll down and read about the history of Mount Everest.
Answer the following questions.

1. Mount Everest was originally called Peak B and later Peak XV. How did “Mount Everest” get its name?

2. Indian leaders were concerned about Russian influence in Tibet. What Tibetan leader fled the country in 1904 after negotiations fell through?

3. In what year did George Mallory first attempt the summit? What is the mystery surrounding George Mallory's final climb of Mount Everest?

4. What pair was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

5. Pretend that you are a part of an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Create a journal with at least five daily entries detailing your experiences on this climb.