Geography
These countries border Mongolia
What are China and Russia
Borrowed from Russia, this is now one of the most common beverages in the country. By flicking drops of this heavenward, this drink is ceremoniously offered to the spirits
What is vodka
Name at least 2 of the 3 most common heat sources
What is coal, wood, animal dung
This is a common predator that kills livestock
What is a wolf
Mongolia was once the largest __________ in the world
What is empire
The desert that borders Mongolia and China
What is the Gobi Dessert
Airag is a fermented drink is made from the ________ of a horse
What is a fermented mare/horses milk
A traditional Mongolian dwelling, especially for nomadic people
What is a ger (yurt)
The most common livestock raised in Mongolia
What is a sheep
The most common religion practiced in Mongolia
What is Tibetan Buddhism
The capital city of Mongolia
What is Ulan Bator
You will typically be served this warm drink upon entering a Mongolian home
What is salty milk tea
A common kids game using what bone from a sheep or goat
What is an ankle bone (shagai)
There are more than 50 Mongolian words for this animal.
What is horse
Soldiers killed everyone on the path to this special place in Mongolia to keep it a secret. The legend states that after the soldiers rode 1000 horses over it to disguise it, they even killed themselves. To this day, it has not been found.
What is Chinggis (Genghis) Khan's grave
The population of Mongolia (2023), give or take 500,000
What is 3.5 million
In Mongolian markets, you can usually find four locally grown vegetables. Name at least three of them.
What are potatoes, carrots, cabbage, onions
Careful how you sit down when among company. Showing this part of your body is considered rude.
What is the bottom of your foot or shoe
Known as the ghost of the mountains, this endangered species roams the rugged landscapes of Mongolia and central Asia
What is a snow leopard
This grandson of Genghis Khan became the first non-Han emperor of China and founded the Yuan Dynasty in 1271.
Who is Kublai Khan
One of the oldest and most pristine lakes in the world, it holds 70% of Mongolia's fresh water and is its deepest and largest lake by volume
What is Lake Hovsgol
Buuz (steamed Mongolian sheep dumplings) are eaten in massive numbers during Tsagaan Sar, a holiday usually celebrated in February and known as what in much of the rest of the world?
What is Lunar New Year
Oops! You perform this action in apology when your foot accidentally touches someone else's foot
What is shaking that persons hand
This animal is not well liked and is considered unlucky in Mongolia, but you might still keep it as a pet if you have a rodent problem.
What is a cat
This historic trade route linking Europe and China flourished under the Mongolian empire.
What is the Silk Road