Chapter 18 and 19 Quiz

What characteristic do the regions mentioned share?

• Economic prosperity

• Conquest or attempted conquest by foreign powers

• Cultural isolation

• Technological advancement

Which historical trade route affected the countries mentioned?

• The Spice Route

• The Silk Road

• The Amber Road

• The Incense Route

Which forces fought the Persians in the Caucasus region?

• Turkish forces

• Russian forces

• Byzantine forces

• Mongol forces

Which groups settled in Central Asia?

• European explorers and traders

• Asian nomads and Muslim conquerors

• African tribes and Middle Eastern merchants

• American settlers and Asian traders

Why were Kabul and Samarkand important historically?

• They were centers of European trade

• They were known for their gold mines

• They were important because of the Khyber Pass and the Silk Road

• They were capitals of ancient empires

What is an important export from these regions?

• Electronics

• Handmade carpets

• Automobiles

• Pharmaceuticals

Which countries have made progress in fighting corruption?

• Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan

• Georgia, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan

• Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

• Azerbaijan and Belarus

Which countries struggle with corrupt government leaders?

• Georgia and Armenia

• Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

• Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan

• Armenia and Azerbaijan

Which country is mentioned as the most ethnically diverse?

• India

• Afghanistan

• Brazil

• China

Where is Buzkashi a popular sport?

• South America

• Central Asia

• North Africa

• Eastern Europe