USST: The Culture of Central Asia

During the pre-Islamic and early Islamic times, the inhabitants of Central Asia predominately spoke variations of ________ Languages.

The Turkic peoples migrated and settled across most of Central Asia between the 5th and ____ century.

The _______ had the longest period of rule in Central Asia between the 13th and 14th century.

In modern times, the Soviet Union and _______ has played a significant role in influencing Central Asian culture.

In the year ___, the Tang Dynasty was defeated by the Abbasid Caliphate and Tibetan Empire at the Battle of Talas.

The Battle of _____ marked an end to the rule of the Tang Dynasty.

_________ lies to the south of Central Asia.

______ is located on the northernmost border of Central Asia.

Central Asian culture was greatly influenced by the Turkic and ______ civilizations.

From ___ to ___, parts of Central Asia were ruled by the Tang Dynasty.