Abai Kunanbayev: Life and Legacy

When and where was Abai Kunanbayev born?

• August 10, 1845, in Abai district

• September 15, 1850, in Semey city

• July 20, 1840, in Shyngystau mountains

• October 5, 1855, in East Kazakhstan

What were Abai's parents known for?

• His father was a strict and fair leader, and his mother was wise and patient.

• His father was a famous poet, and his mother was a great singer.

• His father was a hunter, and his mother was a storyteller.

• His father was a teacher, and his mother was a doctor.

What did Abai do at age 10?

• He started studying at a village madrasah.

• He wrote his first poem.

• He became a district leader.

• He learned how to hunt.

How many wives did Abai Kunanbayev have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What was the real name of Abai's second wife, Aigerim?

• Dilda

• Yerzhan

• Shukiman

• Ulzhan