Geography Quiz on Caucasus and Central Asia

What is the largest country in Central Asia?

• Uzbekistan

• Turkmenistan

• Kazakhstan

• Kyrgyzstan

The Caucasus Region is located between which two bodies of water?

• Caspian Sea and Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea and Black Sea

• Black Sea and Aral Sea

Which of the following is a landlocked region with no water routes in or out?

• The Caucasus

• Central Asia

• Russia

• China

Which sea in the Caucasus and Central Asia region has been shrinking for decades? (a)  

• Black Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Aral Sea

(a)   is not a major urban center in the Caucasus and Central Asia region.

• Astana
• Dushanbe
• Tashkent
• Baku

What historical event occurred in 1991 that affected the Caucasus and Central Asia region?

• The spread of Islam

• The colonization by the Mongols

• The control by communist forces

• The collapse of the Soviet Union and declaration of independence by the republics

What was the Silk Road?

• A cultural movement that spread across Asia and Europe

• A major network of trade routes that linked China and Europe

• A religious pilgrimage path between China and Europe

• A military strategy used during ancient wars

What are elements of culture?

• Language, religion, ethnic groups, customs, history, arts and sports, government, and economy

• Climate, geography, natural resources, and wildlife

• Political parties, education systems, and technology

• Currency, trade agreements, and international laws

Which two major religious groups are mentioned as part of the cultural traits in the region?

• Hindus and Buddhists

• Christians and Muslims

• Jews and Sikhs

• Shintoists and Taoists

What does the term 'Colonization' refer to in the context of the vocabulary focus?

• The act of establishing a new government within a foreign territory

• The act of trading goods and services internationally

• The act of taking control of an area or a country that is not your own, especially using force, and sending people from your own country to live there

• The act of exploring and mapping uncharted territories