Unit 6 Lesson 7-9: Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Afghanistan

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What is a 'Horde'?

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A political group or organization of central Asian nomads, especially as seen as part of the Mongol Empire.

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What is notable about the geography of Kazakhstan?

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It is the largest landlocked country in the world.

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What are some geographic features of Kazakhstan?

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Lake Balkhash (½ saltwater + ½ freshwater), Aral Sea (dried up due to irrigation and diversion during Soviet era).

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What was Kazakhstan's role in the Silk Road?

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It was one stop on the Silk Road from China to Europe.

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What are some key resources in Kazakhstan's economy?

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Oil, coal, natural gas, uranium, iron ore, copper, zinc.

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What is emphasized in Kazakh culture?

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Respect for elders and teachers, oral tradition, education, and moral character.

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What are some food favorites in Kazakhstan?

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Beef, mutton, and horsemeat.

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What are the three geographic regions of Mongolia?

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Altai Mountains, Mongolian steppes, Gobi Desert.

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What is notable about the Gobi Desert?

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It is the world's coldest and northernmost desert.

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What was the extent of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire?

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It was the world's largest empire, expanding as far west as Germany in the West and China in the East.