R&R Central Asia

Which Republic is NOT part of Central Asia?

• Turkminestan

• Kazakhstan

• Armenia

• Kyrgyzstan

Many travelers began making their way through the region of Central Asia in 100 B.C. on a 4,000 mile caravan journey from China to the Mediterranean. This route was known for spreading ideas, technology.

• Dirt Road

• Long Road

• Silk Road

• Back Road

What was the name that was given for the struggle over Central Asia between Great Britain and Russia in the 19th century. Here both countries sent in spies to create maps and win local leaders of Central Asia.

• the Classic Game

• the Private Ops

• the Central Games

• the Great Game

What is the name of the Soviet nuclear testing site located near the city of Semey?

• the Octagon

• the Polygon

• the Circle

• the Hexagon

What did the Soviet nuclear testing site cause to the populated cities around it?

• Leukemia

• Thyroid Cancer

• Mental Illness

• All The Above

Regional leaders were very hopeful about the potential of these 2 resources in Central Asia. Unfortunately, finding of these 2 resources brought other nations to the region to try and profit on them. What were the resources?

The extensive grasslands of Central Asia are ideal spots for these people who typically have no permanent home. Its a great spot to graze their animals in the lush pastures.

• Soviets

• Muslims

• Radicals

• Nomads

Name of the light and portable tent used by the Nomads.

• Enus

• Domes

• Yurts

• Tepees

Of the 5 Republics in Central Asia, which one is considered to be one of the poorest countries in the world?

• Kazahkstan

• Kyrgyzstan

• Turkmenistan

• Uzbekistan

What is perhaps the most distressing hardship kids have to face when growing up in Kyrgyzstan?

• Poverty

• Isolation

• Separation from Parents

• Food Insecurity