- The Mongolian education system originally only consisted of Buddhist monasteries providing higher education, but secular education began after the collapse of China in 1911 with the introduction of Mongolian languages in teaching. - While illiteracy rates were high in the past, investment in education has increased over time. However, nomadic lifestyles still present challenges for educating children. - Mongolian language originated from the Altaic language family and is divided into Western and Eastern sublanguages. The written script began developing in the 13th century and modern Mongolian languages solidified in the 19th century.

1. The Mongolian Education, Language, and Numeral System Andrew Romine Period 4