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Quiz about All About Mongolia
Quiz about All About Mongolia

All About Mongolia Trivia Quiz


This quiz includes numerous facts about present and ancient Mongolia.

A multiple-choice quiz by kylskool. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
kylskool
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
310,192
Updated
Mar 18 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
618
Last 3 plays: Guest 202 (6/10), Guest 24 (6/10), Guest 104 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In what year did Chenghis Khan found Mongolia? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which country, bordering Mongolia to the north, held a strong influence over Mongolia after it gained official independence in 1945? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Great Wall of China is one of Asia's most famous structures. Which group of Mongolian nomads forced the construction of the Great Wall of China? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the mountain range that roughly connects Mongolia, Kazakhstan, China, and Russia? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which colours make up the Mongolian flag? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The majority of Mongolia's land is non-agricultural. Therefore, approximately 30% of modern Mongolia has remained nomadic.


Question 7 of 10
7. What is Mongolia's largest city in terms of size? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which country is found directly west of Mongolia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Mongolia's capital, during Kublai Khan's rule, was once moved to Beijing.


Question 10 of 10
10. Did the Mongols ever capture Zhengtong, the Chinese emperor (1435-1449)?



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1. In what year did Chenghis Khan found Mongolia?

Answer: 1206

Before becoming an empire, Mongolia consisted of various nomadic empires. Those empires included the Xiongnu, the Xianbei, the Rouran, the Gokturks, and others.
2. Which country, bordering Mongolia to the north, held a strong influence over Mongolia after it gained official independence in 1945?

Answer: Russia

After the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, Mongolia proclaimed itself independent. However, Mongols had to fight for freedom until 1921 to gain actual independence. It was not until 1945 that the international community recognized Mongolia as an independent country.

(Source: Wikipedia)
3. The Great Wall of China is one of Asia's most famous structures. Which group of Mongolian nomads forced the construction of the Great Wall of China?

Answer: Xiongnu

The Great Wall of China was guarded by 300,000 soldiers under marshal Meng Tian's leadership. It was a means of defense against the destructive Xiongnu raids and was built to protect against invasions from Mongolians, among others.
4. What is the name of the mountain range that roughly connects Mongolia, Kazakhstan, China, and Russia?

Answer: Altai Mountains

The Altai Mountains are a mountain range in central Asia. They are the site where Russia, China, Mongolia and Kazakhstan closely come together. Additionally, the mountains are the water source for the rivers Irtysh, Ob, and Yenisei. The Altai Mountains are considered the origins of the Turkic peoples.
5. Which colours make up the Mongolian flag?

Answer: Red, blue, and yellow

On the Mongolian flag, blue represents the sky. The skies in Mongolia are typically cloudless for more than 50% of the year. Red stripes symbolize eternity, and there is a yellow Soyombo symbol.
6. The majority of Mongolia's land is non-agricultural. Therefore, approximately 30% of modern Mongolia has remained nomadic.

Answer: True

Mongolia only has a small amount of arable land. The majority of the country is covered by plains, mountains, and deserts. Due to the lack of arable land, Mongolia has always had nomadic peoples amongst its population.
7. What is Mongolia's largest city in terms of size?

Answer: Ulan Bator

Ulan Bator is also Mongolia's capital. It is sometimes spelled 'Ulaanbaatar', and previously held the names Khuree, Orgoo, and Niislel Khuree. Ulan Bator lies in the valley of the Tull River.
8. Which country is found directly west of Mongolia?

Answer: Kazakhstan

Mongolia is the second largest landlocked country in the world, next to Kazakhstan. Most of Mongolia is covered with a barren land as it is unable to support agriculture. To the south of Mongolia lies the Gobi desert.
9. Mongolia's capital, during Kublai Khan's rule, was once moved to Beijing.

Answer: true

Kublai Khan, who ruled from 1260-194, appointed Beijing as his capital city for the great Mongolian Empire (i.e., the Great Khanate). However, after being in power for more than one hundred years, Kublai Khan's Yuan Dynasty was succeeded by the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As the Ming took the Yuan by force, they destroyed the then-Mongolian capital Karakorum, allowing Mongolia to fall back into anarchy. The remaining Mongol nobles and supporters went north.

(Source: Wikipedia)
10. Did the Mongols ever capture Zhengtong, the Chinese emperor (1435-1449)?

Answer: Yes

In the early 15th century, the Oirads under Khan Esen Tayisi gained the upper hand, and raided China in 1449. The raid was due to a conflict over Esen's right to pay tribute. The capture of a Chinese emperor was a highlight of medieval Mongolia.
Source: Author kylskool

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