Central Asia

Which of the following is a challenge for people living in Central Asia ?

(a)  

• competing religions
• the Caspian Sea
• borders between nations
• Infrastructure

Which of the following is true about Kazakhstan today?

• It is located along the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.

• It is a dictatorship with an unlimited government.

• It has no major rivers or other bodies of water.

• It is the largest country and only country with a large urban population in the region.

Buddhism and _______ are the two major religious groups in Central Asia.

Which human modification is most responsible for drying up the Aral Sea?

• Redirecting water to grow crops in the desert

• Polluting from nearby mining operations

• Constructing dams on the rivers feeding the lake

What does the suffix "-stan" mean in reference to the Central Asian Nations?

• "People"

• "Land of"

• "Nation"

• "Place"

Which of the following bodies of water is experiencing desertification?

(a)  

• The Caspian Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Black Sea

• The Aral Sea

The countries in the Central Asia were all part of the

• European Union
• Soviet Union
• NAFTA
• CAFTA

What are some of the natural resources (2) that make Central Asia an important region?

• gas

• oil

• 1. Rich mineral deposits

• 1. Abundant water sources

According to your notes, what is one way that Central Asia has been influenced by different cultures and religions?

• Central Asia has a diverse and culturally vibrant population.

• Central Asia is facing challenges like climate change.

• Central Asia is an important place with a lot of potential.

• Central Asia is a cool place that's part of Asia.

How does being landlocked partially explain the relative poverty of Central Asian nations?

• They have no fishing industry

• Trade with other countries is more difficult

• It causes lack of access to fresh water

• They are easily invaded and conquered