Quiz on Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and Saryarka

Who built the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi?

• Genghis Khan

• Timur (Tamerlane)

• Alexander the Great

• Kublai Khan

Where is the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi located?

• Almaty

• Turkestan

• Nur-Sultan

• Shymkent

What is special about the construction of the mausoleum?

• It was built using gold and silver

• It was left unfinished

• It is the smallest Timurid building

• It was built in the 21st century

What can be found in the Tanbaly Gorge?

• Ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs)

• A medieval castle

• A large desert

• A modern art museum

How many petroglyphs are there in the Tanbaly Gorge?

• Around 500

• Around 1,000

• Around 3,000

• Around 5,000

What do the petroglyphs in the Tanbaly Gorge show?

• The lives and rituals of ancient herders

• Maps of trade routes

• Ancient writing

• Instructions for building houses

Which of the following animals is critically endangered in Saryarka?

• Snow leopard

• Saiga antelope

• Siberian tiger

• Wild horse

Why are the wetlands in Saryarka important?

• They are used for agriculture

• They are a resting place for migratory birds

• They are popular for fishing

• They contain the oldest trees in Kazakhstan

Which of these birds can be found in Saryarka?

• Penguin

• Dalmatian pelican

• Eagle owl

• Flamingo

The rivers in Saryarka flow into which bodies of water?

• The Caspian Sea and Pacific Ocean

• The Arctic Ocean and Aral-Irtysh basin

• The Indian Ocean and Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea and Amazon River