Mongolia Quiz

What is the origin of the name Mongolia?
(a) It is derived from the Chinese word “Menggu,”
(b) It is derived from the Sanskrit word “Mahājanapada,”
(c) It is derived from the Persian word “Mughul,”

Answer. (a)

Which Province is highlighted in red color in the below map?
dornogovi mongolia map
(a) Bayan-Ölgii
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Ulaanbaatar
(d) Khovd

Answer. (b)

What is the currency of Mongolia?
(a) Yuan
(b) Ruble
(c) Tenge
(d) Tugrik

Answer. (d)

Which of the following is a traditional Mongolian festival?
(a) Diwali
(b) Hanukkah
(c) Naadam
(d) Christmas

Answer. (c)

 

Which religion was introduced to Mongolia during the Mongol Empire?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Christianity
(c) Hinduism
(d) Islam

Answer. (a)

Which Province is highlighted in black color in the below map?
zavkhan mongolia map(a) Bayan-Ölgii
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Khovd

Answer. (c)

What is the name of traditional Mongolian wrestling?
(a) Sumo
(b) Taekwondo
(c) Judo
(d) Bökh

Answer. (d)

In what year did Mongolia got freedom from China?
(a) 1911
(b) 1921
(c) 1931
(d) 1941

Answer. (b)

Which Mongolian emperor conquered much of Eurasia in the 13th century?
(a) Genghis Khan
(b) Kublai Khan
(c) Batu Khan
(d) Tamerlane

Answer. (a)

Which Mongolian proviance is highlighted on this map?

dornod mongolia map

(a) Bayan-Ölgii
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Dornod

Answer. (d)

What is the capital of Mongolia?
(a) Ulaanbaatar
(b) Erdenet
(c) Darkhan
(d) Khovd

Answer. (a)

What is the name of the famous valley in Mongolia known for its dinosaur fossils?
(a) Yol Valley
(b) Orkhon Valley
(c) Khongoryn Els
(d) Flaming Cliffs

Answer. (d)

Can you name the Mongolian proviance is highlighted in green on this map?

bulgan mongolia

(a) Bulgan
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Dornod

Answer. (a)

What is the name of the famous statue of Genghis Khan?
(a) Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex
(b) Tumen Ekh Ensemble
(c) Amarbayasgalant Monastery
(d) Erdene Zuu Monastery

Answer. (a)

Which country borders Mongolia to the north?
(a) China
(b) Russia
(c) Kazakhstan
(d) Afghanistan

Answer. (b)

Which is the largest desert in Mongolia?
(a) Gobi Desert
(b) Arabian Desert
(c) Sahara Desert
(d) Mojave Desert

Answer. (a)

Which of the following is a traditional Mongolian food?
(a) Sushi
(b) Shawrma
(c) Kebab
(d) Buuz

Answer. (d)

__ proviance is highlighted on this map.

ovorkhangai mongolia map

(a) Bulgan
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Ovorkhangai

Answer. (d)

Who is considered the founder of the Mongol Empire?
(a) Kublai Khan
(b) Attila the Hun
(c) Tamerlane
(d) Genghis Khan

Answer. (d)

In what year did Mongolia transition to a multi-party democracy?
(a) 1989
(b) 1991
(c) 1993
(d) 1995

Answer. (b)

Which famous warrior princess is said to have fought against the Chinese during the Han dynasty?
(a) Börte
(b) Mandukhai
(c) Khutulun
(d) Sorkhaqtani

Answer. (c)

What is the largest lake in the country?
(a) Hovsgol Nuur
(b) Bayan Nuur
(c) Uvs Nuur
(d) Khar Us Nuur

Answer. (a)

Which proviance is highlighted on this map?

bayankhongor mongolia map

(a) Bayan-Ölgii
(b) Bayankhongor
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Dornod

Answer. (b)

What is the name of the famous Buddhist monastery that was destroyed during the communist era and later rebuilt?
(a) Erdene Zuu Monastery
(b) Gandan Monastery
(c) Amarbayasgalant Monastery
(d) Dashchoilin Monastery

Answer. (a)

What is the traditional nomadic dwelling of Mongolians called?
(a) Yurt
(b) Igloo
(c) Teepee
(d) Hut

Answer. (a)

Which animal is considered sacred in Mongolian culture?
(a) Horses
(b) Cows
(c) Pigs
(d) Sheep

Answer. (a)

Which mountain range forms a natural border between Mongolia and China?
(a) Rocky Mountains
(b) Himalayas
(c) Andes
(d) Altai Mountains

Answer. (d)

Which country did Mongolia form an alliance with in the 20th century?
(a) China
(b) Japan
(c) Soviet Union
(d) United States

Answer. (c)

Which religion is most commonly practiced in the country?
(a) Buddhism
(b) Christianity
(c) Hinduism
(d) Islam

Answer. (a)

__ proviance is highlighted on this map.

bayan olgii mongolia map

(a) Bayan Olgii
(b) Dornogovi
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Ovorkhangai

Answer. (a)

What is the traditional Mongolian footwear called?
(a) Loafers
(b) Sneakers
(c) Sandals
(d) Boots

Answer. (d)

Who is often credited with creating the first written Mongolian script?
(a) Kublai Khan
(b) Genghis Khan
(c) Zanabazar
(d) Batu Khan

Answer. (c)

What is the highest mountain range in the country?
(a) Tannu-Ola Mountains
(b) Khangai Mountains
(c) Altai Mountains
(d) Sayan Mountains

Answer. (c)

Which river runs through Ulaanbaatar?
(a) Selenge River
(b) Orkhon River
(c) Tuul River
(d) Khovd River

Answer. (c)

Which famous warrior created one of the largest empires in history?
(a) Genghis Khan
(b) Kublai Khan
(c) Attila the Hun
(d) Tamerlane

Answer. (a)

Can you name this Mongolian proviance?

selenge map

(a) Selenge
(b) Bayankhongor
(c) Zavkhan
(d) Dornod

Answer. (a)

Which dynasty ruled the country from the 17th to the early 20th century?
(a) Qing dynasty
(b) Han dynasty
(c) Tang dynasty
(d) Song dynasty

Answer. (a)

Which animal is commonly used for transportation and food in the country?
(a) Cows
(b) Pigs
(c) Horses
(d) Dogs

Answer. (c)

What is the name of the national park known for its stunning rock formations?
(a) Terelj National Park
(b) Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
(c) Khustain Nuruu National Park
(d) Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Answer. (b)

Which of the following is a traditional Mongolian musical instrument?
(a) Bagpipes
(b) Guitar
(c) Morin khuur
(d) Drums

Answer. (c)

What was the name of the Soviet-backed Mongolian political party that came to power in 1924?
(a) Democratic Party
(b) People’s Party
(c) Socialist Party
(d) Communist Party

Answer. (d)

Can you name this Mongolian proviance?

arkhangai map

(a) Selenge
(b) Bayankhongor
(c) Zavkhan
(d) arkhangai

Answer. (d)

Which famous leader is often credited with promoting religious tolerance?
(a) Genghis Khan
(b) Kublai Khan
(c) Attila the Hun
(d) Tamerlane

Answer. (b)

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