Central Asia and Caucasus: History, Culture, and Politics

Which countries in the Caucasus are Christian majority nations?

• Georgia and Armenia

• Azerbaijan and Armenia

• Georgia and Azerbaijan

• Armenia and Turkmenistan

What was a significant event in Armenia's history that occurred in 1917?

• The Silk Road expansion

• The adoption of Christianity

• The fall of the Soviet Union

• The Armenian genocide

Which two cities were important due to the Khyber Pass and the Silk Road?

• Ashgabat and Bishkek

• Yerevan and Tbilisi

• Tashkent and Baku

• Kabul and Samarkand

What type of governments do Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan have?

• Authoritarian

• Federal

• Democratic

• Monarchic

Which regions are known for having enclaves and exclaves?

• Karakum Desert

• Silk Road

• Khyber Pass

• Nagorno-Karabakh

Why have many countries historically wanted to control Afghanistan?

• Its advanced technology

• Its favorable geopolitical location

• Its vast oil reserves

• Its large population

What is a major export of Afghanistan?

• Opium

• Textiles

• Oil

• Natural gas

Which country is trying to build a pipeline to Europe?

• Azerbaijan

• Turkmenistan

• Kazakhstan

• Uzbekistan

What is the strict ethical code of the Pashtuns called?

• Pashtunwali

• Sharia

• Manas

• Buzkashi

Which country was the first to officially adopt Christianity?

• Georgia

• Armenia

• Azerbaijan

• Kazakhstan