How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 102 questions on mountain height and prominence extremes.

Is there a timer or time limit?

No—there’s no timer, so you can answer at your own pace.

How is the quiz formatted?

Every question is multiple-choice with 4 options.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty?

Yes. You can set the question count before starting and choose a difficulty level, including Mixed.

What’s the biggest trick in this quiz?

Mixing up elevation with prominence is the most common pitfall, especially on record-style questions.

Online Quiz: Record mountain extremes

About this quiz

What this quiz covers

From towering elevation records to surprising prominence champions, this quiz focuses on mountain “extremes” and the geography behind them. Expect a mix of famous giants and less-obvious peaks that dominate their surroundings.

Each question uses 4 options and there’s no timer, so you can reason it out and learn as you go. Before starting, pick your preferred question count and select a difficulty setting (or keep it Mixed) to control how challenging the set feels.

Skills you’ll practice

You’ll get better at distinguishing height vs. prominence, recognizing which ranges host major records, and spotting common traps in ranking-style questions.

Separating elevation (height) from prominence and isolation
Identifying record holders by continent, range, or country
Reading “highest vs. most prominent” wording carefully
Building intuition for relative heights of major peaks
Avoiding mix-ups between nearby famous summits with similar names

Common pitfalls and difficulty balance

A frequent mistake is treating “tallest” and “most prominent” as interchangeable—this quiz deliberately includes both to test precision. Another trap is assuming the best-known mountain is always the record holder.

Difficulty is balanced by blending straightforward landmark questions with more nuanced prominence and ranking items. Mixed mode alternates easier recognition prompts with tougher comparisons so the quiz stays fair and engaging across all 102 questions.