Mongolia Quiz Part 2: Genghis Khan, Gobi Desert, and Nomadic Life

How well do you know Mongolia? Part 2

Test your knowledge of Mongolia with these 10 new questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. Who is the most famous historical figure from Mongolia?

  • (A) Kublai Khan
  • (B) Genghis Khan
  • (C) Attila the Hun
  • (D) Tamerlane

• 2. What is "airag"?

  • (A) A type of cheese
  • (B) Fermented mare's milk
  • (C) A meat stew
  • (D) A sweet pastry

• 3. The Gobi Desert is known for being what type of desert?

  • (A) A hot desert
  • (B) A cold desert
  • (C) A coastal desert
  • (D) A subtropical desert

• 4. What is a "deel"?

  • (A) A traditional long coat worn by both men and women
  • (B) A type of hat
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A folk dance

• 5. What is a common feature of Mongolian music?

  • (A) The use of electronic instruments
  • (B) Throat singing
  • (C) A fast tempo
  • (D) A lack of vocals

• 6. What is the name of the large national park in the Gobi Desert?

  • (A) Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
  • (B) Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
  • (C) Khustain Nuruu National Park
  • (D) Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

• 7. What is a common characteristic of the communication style in Mongolia?

  • (A) Loud and direct
  • (B) Reserved and respectful
  • (C) Very informal
  • (D) Using a lot of humor

• 8. What is the most popular sport in Mongolia besides the "three manly sports"?

  • (A) Basketball
  • (B) Ice hockey
  • (C) Football (Soccer)
  • (D) Volleyball

• 9. What is a "ger"?

  • (A) The Mongolian term for a yurt
  • (B) A type of food
  • (C) A musical instrument
  • (D) A traditional dance

• 10. What is a major environmental issue in Mongolia?

  • (A) Air pollution in cities
  • (B) Desertification
  • (C) Water scarcity
  • (D) All of the above