The Rise of Civilizations

The video explores the city of Tashbulak, discovered in 2011, highlighting its significance as a unique Silk Road city under the Karakhanid Khanate. The use of ground-penetrating radar has provided insights into its layout. Tashbulak was notable for its production of high carbon steel, which played a crucial role in historical conflicts. The city also saw cultural assimilation, hiring Persian architects and developing a rich cultural life. However, the city's rapid growth and shift from nomadic roots led to its decline, offering lessons on sustainability and adaptability.

What technology was used to map the layout of Tashbulak?

• Satellite imagery

• Sonar mapping

• Ground-penetrating radar

• Aerial photography

Which nomadic empire controlled Tashbulak during its unique period?

• Mongol Empire

• Roman Empire

• Karakhanid Khanate

• Ottoman Empire

What was a significant product traded by the Karakhanid Khanate?

• Silk

• High carbon steel

• Gold

• Spices

Why was high carbon steel important in the context of the Karakhanid Khanate?

• It was used for building roads.

• It was a primary export to Europe.

• It was a key material for weapons.

• It was used in religious artifacts.

What type of structures did the Karakhanid Khanate build with the help of Persian architects?

• Palaces

• Mausolea

• Bridges

• Temples

Which of the following professions were present in the Karakhanid Khanate?

• Sculptors

• Chefs

• Poets

• Engineers

What was a major reason for the decline of the Karakhanid Khanate?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Over-assimilation and loss of nomadic roots

• Invasion by the Mongols

What did the Karakhanid Khanate's networks do as they began to decline?

• Became more interconnected

• Shifted to maritime routes

• Froze and became inactive

• Expanded rapidly

How long did Tashbulak last as a city?

• 100 years

• 200 years

• 300 years

• 400 years

What was the Karakhanid Khanate's approach to civilization?

• They isolated themselves from other cultures.

• They rejected all forms of settled life.

• They embraced and assimilated into broader civilization models.

• They focused solely on military expansion.