Nature
What is the biome of Mongolia called?
Steppe
What is the name of the most famous Mongolian leader?
Chinggis Khan
What are the traditional steamed dumplings called?
Buuz
What alphabet is used in Mongolia?
Cyrillic
What countries neighbor Mongolia?
China and Russia
Name the "5 snouts"
Camel, Yak/Cow, Sheep, Goats, Horses
What holiday marks the coming of spring?
Tsagaan Sar or Lunar New Year
What meat is often used for khuushuur and buuz?
Mutton (sheep meat)
What is the capital city of Mongolia named?
Ulaanbaatar
What is cashmere made of?
Goat fur
How cold can Mongolia get in the winter?
Around -40 degrees
What is the name of the traditional Mongolian home?
Ger
What makes Mongolian milk tea unique?
It is salty!
What is the currency of Mongolia called?
Tugriks
What does nomadic lifestyle mean?
People travel with their livestock finding fields or water sources
Describe the climate of Mongolia's environment
Long, cold, and harsh winters and short and hot summer
What is the name of the major holiday celebrated in the summer?
Nadaam
What is airag?
Fermented mare's milk
What is the name of the desert that is in Mongolia?
Gobi Desert
Why is Kristen in Mongolia and what is her job?
She is a Peace Corps volunteer and she is an English teacher
What century was the Bogd Khan Uul made into a national park?
How should a younger person greet an older person during Lunar New Year?
Support the older persons arms by holding under their arms
Why are meat and dairy the main parts of Mongolian cuisine?
vegetables cannot grow in the harsh environment or traditionally Mongolians raised livestock
What are the three "manly sports" that are played during Nadaam?
Horse racing, archery, and wrestling
What natural disaster in Mongolia can cause animals to freeze to death called?
Dzud