The Struggle for Central Asia - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores Central Asia's geopolitical significance from the 19th century onwards. It discusses the Great Game between Britain and Russia, Mackinder's theory of Central Asia as the geographical pivot of history, and the rise of Pan-Islamism and other regional movements. The Basmachi Revolt and the decline of Pan-Turkism are highlighted, along with the emergence of Pan-Iranianism. The video concludes with the impact of these movements on modern Central Asian geopolitics.

What was the primary concern of Britain during the Great Game in Central Asia?

• Russian expansion threatening India

• The influence of Pan-Turkism

• The spread of Pan-Iranianism

• The rise of Pan-Islamism

Which theory suggested that Central Asia was the geographical pivot of history?

• Pan-Islamism

• Pan-Turkism

• Pan-Iranianism

• Mackinder's Heartland Theory

Which group aimed to create an Islamic state in Uzbekistan?

• The Young Turks

• Pan-Iranianism Advocates

• Hizb ut-Tahrir

• Pan-Turkism Movement

Who was Enver Pasha and what was his role in Central Asia?

• A proponent of Pan-Iranianism

• A leader of the Basmachi revolt aiming to unite Turkic nations

• A British diplomat involved in the Great Game

• An advocate for Pan-Arabism

What was the outcome of Pan-Turkism in Central Asia?

• It became the dominant ideology in the region

• It resulted in the spread of Pan-Iranianism

• It was replaced by nationalism

• It led to the creation of a unified Turkic state