Central Asia History

Citizens are forced to pick cotton in Uzbekistan

• True

• False

Islam is the main religion in Central Asia

• True

• False

AFTER BREAKUP OF HARSHA'S EMPIRE MANY KINGDOMS WERE INVOLVED IN FREQUENT BATTLE WITH EACH OTHER __________________ TOOK ADVANTAGE.

• TRIBES FROM CENTRAL ASIA

• TRIBES FROM NORTHERN ASIA

• TRIBES FROM SOUTHERN AISA

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Where was this image likely taken and how does the character of this place reveal its location?

• This is likely eastern Siberia because of the wide-open, grassy fields.

• This is likely Central Asia because of the long history of nomadic life in the area.

• This is likely in the Caucasus because the region has a long history of breeding horses.

• This is likely western Russia because the environment lacks resources for stone or wood buildings.

Which human modification is most responsible for the physical geographic changes to the Aral Sea?

• Overfishing by commercial enterprises

• Polluting from nearby mining operations

• Redirecting water to grow crops in the desert

• Constructing dams on the rivers feeding the lake

One of the most distinctive cultural features of culture in Central Asia includes —

• hunting rituals

• gender equality

• Islamic traditions

• speaking Russian

Which factor accounts for the language patterns evident in Central Asia?

• Diffusion along historic trade routes

• Former Russian control of the region

• Introduction of Internet technologies

• Adoption of Islam as the official religion

A yurt is a type of housing that has been used by Central Asian nomads since the 1200s. It is easy to move and can be quite comfortable. The use of this type of housing in Central Asia reflects a culture that is

• settled and agrarian 

• maintaining traditional customs

• transforming because of industrialization

• adopting traditions of neighboring cultures

Which empire was known for its control over the Silk Road in Central Asia?

• A) Roman Empire

• B) Mongol Empire

• C) Ottoman Empire

• D) British Empire

The Great Game was a political and diplomatic confrontation between which two empires over Central Asia?

• A) British and French Empires

• B) Russian and Ottoman Empires

• C) British and Russian Empires

• D) Chinese and Japanese Empires