Rock Climbing Challenge

Test your knowledge about the thrilling sport of rock climbing with this quiz! See if you can reach the summit of all 10 questions!

published on February 23
1/10

What is the term for securing yourself to the climbing wall with a rope?

What is the term for securing yourself to the climbing wall with a rope?
Belaying
Bouldering
Rappelling
Free-soloing
2/10

Which type of climbing does not involve the use of ropes or harnesses?

Which type of climbing does not involve the use of ropes or harnesses?
Trad climbing
Top roping
Free soloing
Lead climbing
3/10

What is used to protect a climber in case of a fall?

What is used to protect a climber in case of a fall?
Quickdraws
Carabiners
Climbing helmet
Climbing rope
4/10

What is the name of the handhold that is shaped like a small protrusion from the wall?

What is the name of the handhold that is shaped like a small protrusion from the wall?
Sloper
Jug
Crimp
Pinch
5/10

What is the term for the act of moving upward on the wall?

What is the term for the act of moving upward on the wall?
Crimping
Smearing
Flagging
Ascending
6/10

Which type of climbing involves placing anchors and protection as you ascend?

Which type of climbing involves placing anchors and protection as you ascend?
Free soloing
Bouldering
Trad climbing
Lead climbing
7/10

What is the term for completing a route without falls or rests on the rope?

What is the term for completing a route without falls or rests on the rope?
Redpoint
Onsight
Flash
Beta
8/10

Which piece of equipment is used to secure the rope to the climber's harness?

Which piece of equipment is used to secure the rope to the climber's harness?
Quickdraw
Figure 8
Grigri
Carabiner
9/10

What is the term for the technique of using only one hand to perform a move?

What is the term for the technique of using only one hand to perform a move?
Gaston
Dyno
Mantle
Crux
10/10

Which type of climbing involves climbing short, difficult sequences without a rope?

Which type of climbing involves climbing short, difficult sequences without a rope?
Top roping
Bouldering
Sport climbing
Trad climbing