National games
Traditions and customs
Food and hospitality
History and symbols
General Knowledge
200
In this game, teams of riders try to pull a goat carcass away from each other and score a "goal
Kokpar 
200
The portable, felt-covered home of the nomads.
Kiiz ui
200
Considered the national dish, its name literally means "Five Fingers."
Beshbarmak
200
This mythical "Tree of Life" tower in Astana holds a golden egg at the top.
Bayterek
200
Kazakhstan is the world's largest ______-locked country.
Landlocked
400
A game where a boy chases a girl on horseback to earn a kiss; if he fails, she gets to chase and whip him!
Kyz kuu
400
The custom of giving a gift to someone who brings good news.
Suyinshi
400
Fried dough balls served at every celebration.
Bauyrsak
400
The 1970 discovery of this "Golden Man" warrior became a symbol of Kazakh independence.
Altyn adam
400
This instrument has two strings and is the most famous musical symbol of the steppe.
Dombra
600
This game involves flicking sheep bones (astragalus) to hit targets.
Asyk
600
A traditional ceremony held when a baby takes their first steps, involving cutting a rope around their ankles.
Tusau kesu
600
A healthy fermented drink made from mare’s (horse) milk.
Kumis
600
Before Almaty or Astana, this was the first capital of the Kazakh SSR (1925–1929).
Kyzylorda
600
The name of the spaceport in Kazakhstan where the first human was launched into space.
Baikonur Cosmodrome
800
A test of pure strength where two men pull on a leather strap while sitting face-to-face.
Audaryspak
800
This is the name for the top wooden "wheel" of a yurt, which is also featured on the national flag.
Shanyrak
800
The ritual of "the most respected guest" being served this specific part of the sheep’s head.
The Ear or the Eye
800
The year Kazakhstan officially declared its independence from the Soviet Union.
16th December 1991
800
The traditional New Year celebration held on the Spring Equinox.
Nauryz
1000
Often called "The Game of 90 Pebbles," this logical board game is known as the "Algebra of Nomads."
Togyzkumalak
1000
The traditional art of hunting with large birds of prey (usually Golden Eagles).
Sayatshylyk/Anshylyk
1000
A traditional jerky-like meat or sausage made from horse meat, often served with Beshbarmak.
Kazy
1000
The legendary founders of the Kazakh Khanate in 1465.
Kerey and Zhanibek
1000
This 19th-century polymath was a scientist, traveler, and ethnographer who served in the Russian army and mapped the Silk Road.
Shoqan Ualikhanov