Understanding Mongolia's Relationship with the USSR

What event marked Mongolia's initial declaration of independence?

• The end of World War I

• The Russian Revolution

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The fall of the Qing dynasty

Why did the USSR refuse to annex Mongolia despite its requests?

• The USSR wanted to avoid conflict with China and Japan

• Mongolia was economically unstable

• Mongolia was too far from the USSR

• The USSR had no interest in expanding its territory

Which leader repeatedly asked the USSR to incorporate Mongolia?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Mao Zedong

• Yum Jaglin Zeddenbol

• Joseph Stalin

How was Mongolia's economy related to the USSR?

• It was dependent on Western trade

• It was integrated into the Soviet economy

• It was completely independent

• It was primarily agricultural

What was a strategic reason for the USSR to keep Mongolia independent?

• To use Mongolia as leverage in diplomatic relations with China

• To maintain a buffer zone against Western countries

• To prevent Mongolia from allying with Japan

• To develop Mongolia's natural resources independently