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Chapter 6-China

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Mongolia became independent and created a strict communist government under the guidance of who?
the Soviet Union
What type of land structure is Mongolia?
a landlocked
What do important industries in Mongolia use?
products from animals
What other things do Mongolia's industries use?
copper and gold
60% live where?
in urban areas
Besides the Gobi what elese covers Mongolia?
steeppes
What does the country move towards?
free enterprise system
What are yurts?
large circle-shaped structures made from animals the can be packed up and moved from place to place
During the 1300s what happened to them?
they weakened and fell apart and China took over
Under communism what happened to the peoples religion?
it was discouraged
Most people are what religion?
Buddhists
About 85% of the people are what?
Mongols
Who led Mongolia to conquests?
Genghis Khan
What is it known as?
"Land of the Blue Skies"
People today are allowed to what?
practice there religion freely
What is the biggest event of the year and what is it?
Naadam Festival: event with many sporting events
What type of government did they become in 1990?
democracy
What is the largest city and capital?
Ulaanbaatar

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