Test your knowledge on famous Mongolian personalities and see how many correct answers you can get out of 10! Discover the remarkable individuals who have shaped Mongolian history and culture.
1. Who is known as the founder of the Mongol Empire?
Kublai Khan
Genghis Khan
Batu Khan
Ogedei Khan
2. Which Mongolian political figure served as President of Mongolia from 2005 to 2009?
Jambyn Batmonkh
Sukhbaatar
Nambaryn Enkhbayar
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
3. Who was the first Mongolian to reach the highest rank of sumo wrestling, Yokozuna, in Japan?
Dagvadorj Dolgorsuren
Asashōryū Akinori
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
Tugstsogt Nyambayar
4. Which Mongolian leader is considered a key figure in Mongolia's struggle for independence and a founding member of the Mongolian People's Party?
Genghis Khan
Sukhbaatar
Khorloogiin Choibalsan
Kublai Khan
5. Who served as President of Mongolia and was instrumental in promoting democratic changes from 2009 to 2017?
Jambyn Batmonkh
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Nambaryn Enkhbayar
Khorloogiin Choibalsan
6. Who was the first Mongolian ever to win a gold medal at the Olympics?
Tugstsogt Nyambayar
Dagvadorj Dolgorsuren
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar
7. Which Mongolian leader, grandson of Genghis Khan, founded the Yuan dynasty in Mongolia and China?
Kublai Khan
Mongke Khan
Ogedei Khan
Atlan Khan
8. Who was the first Mongolian astronaut, venturing into space in 1981?
Avani Gregg
Jügderdemidiin Gürragchaa
Bai Yansong
Halagu Khan
9. What is the real name of the Mongolian sumo wrestler known as Asashōryū Akinori?
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
Dolgorsürengiin Dagvadorj
Jambyn Batmonkh
Tugstsogt Nyambayar
10. Who was the Mongolian leader born in 1926, known for launching political changes and democratizing Mongolia during its transition in the late 20th century?