Central Asia

The countries of Central Asia were once republics of Russia / Soviet Union

• True

• False

Many of the people in Central Asia are farmers and nomadic herders

• True

• False

The climate in Central Asia is generally dry

• True

• False

The Silk Road was an important part of Central Asia's history

• True

• False

Islam is the main religion in Central Asia

• True

• False

Afghanistan is a poor country with a history of war and violence

• True

• False

The U.S. invaded Afghanistan as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

• True

• False

The terrorist group Al Queda was led by Osama bin Laden

• True

• False

The strict Islamic group that ruled Afghanistan was the Taliban

• True

• False

Women and girls were treated fairly by the Taliban and had the same rights as men.

• True

• False