Khans
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Geography of Mongolia
Mongolian History
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Who is the most famous Mongol Khan?

Genghis Khan


100

Where did the Mongols originally come from?

The Altai Mountains

100

What is the traditional Mongolian clothing called?


Deel

100

What is the capital city of Mongolia?


Ulaanbaatar


100

Who united the Mongol tribes into one nation?

Genghis Khan 

200

Which Khan created important laws during the Mongol Empire?


Kublai khan

200

Where did Genghis Khan first establish the Mongol Empire?


The Mongolian Plateau


200

What materials are Mongolian yurts made from?

Animal hides (like yak or camel)

200

What is the largest desert in Mongolia?

Gobi desert

200

In which year was the Mongol Empire founded?

1206

300

Who was first the Mongol to take the title of Khan

Ogedei khan

300

When was the Mongol Empire at its largest size?


13th century


300

What is a common traditional Mongolian drink?

Airag (fermented mare’s milk)


300

Which river is the longest in Mongolia?

Orkhon river

300

What was the name of the Mongol Empire’s capital city during Kublai Khan’s reign?


Khanbaliq (modern-day Beijing)

400

What was Genghis khan's real name?

Temuujin

400

Where did the Mongols first launch their invasions?

Northern China


400

What is Naadam festival?


A national festival of sports and culture


400

What is the highest mountain in Mongolia?

Khüiten Peak

400

Which famous explorer traveled to the Mongol Empire and documented his journey?

Marco Polo

500

Which Khan was known as the golden lineage khan 

Batu Khan

500

Where was the administrative capital of the Mongol Empire?


Karakorum

500

What is the most common traditional Mongolian weapon?


Bow and arrow

500

What type of climate does Mongolia mostly have?

Continental climate