What is the largest country in Central Asia?

• Russia

• China

• Kazakhstan

• Uzbekistan

Which sea in Central Asia is known for having shrunk significantly over the decades?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Aral Sea

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

• Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea

• Black Sea and Caspian Sea

• Caspian Sea and Aral Sea

• Aral Sea and Mediterranean Sea

Which of the following cities is not a major urban center in Central Asia?

• Astana

• Dushanbe

• Tashkent

• Moscow

What historical event led to the Central Asian republics declaring their independence?

• The spread of Islam

• The control of the region by empires

• The fall of the Mongol Empire

• The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991

What was the Silk Road?

• A cultural movement that spread across Europe and Asia

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

• A religious group that was prominent in Asia

• A type of ancient road made of silk

What are elements of culture?

• Climate and weather patterns

• Government and technology only

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

• Types of currency and trade agreements

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

• Buddhists and Hindus

• 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

• The process of setting up a new currency system

• 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 development of new trade routes

What does 'Trade' mean according to the vocabulary focus?

• The action of traveling for exploration

• The action of buying and selling goods and services

• The process of cultural exchange between countries

• The movement of people from one place to another