Russian Empire's Expansion in Central Asia

In the 19th century, the Russian Empire expanded into Central Asia, engaging in the Great Game with Britain. The Russians aimed to stop border raids and access Asian goods, while Britain sought to protect its Indian borders. Key events included the capture of Tashkent, conflicts with the Bukhara Emirate, and the eventual control over Central Asia. Despite resistance, the Russian Empire established dominance, with Kiva and Bukhara retaining some statehood.

What was the primary goal of the Russian Empire during the Great Game?

• To establish trade routes with China

• To gain control over Central Asia

• To form an alliance with the British Empire

• To spread Christianity in Asia

What was the primary reason for the Russian Empire's interest in Central Asia?

• To establish a cultural exchange

• To access Asian goods and stop border raids

• To spread Russian language and culture

• To find new allies against the British

Which event marked the beginning of Russian military actions against the Khanate of Kokand?

• The discovery of gold in the region

• The British invasion of Central Asia

• The transition of Kazakh leaders to Russian citizenship

• The signing of a peace treaty

What was the outcome of the Russian siege of the AK Mosque in 1853?

• The siege was called off

• The British intervened

• The city fell to the Russians

• The Russians were defeated

What significant event occurred in Tashkent in 1865?

• The Russians captured Tashkent

• A peace treaty was signed

• The city was destroyed by a natural disaster

• The British captured the city

How did the Russian Empire respond to the threat from the Bukhara Emirate?

• They sought help from the British

• They withdrew from Central Asia

• They launched a military campaign against it

• They formed an alliance with the Emirate

What was the result of the Russian campaign against the Khanate of Khiva?

• The Khanate was divided into smaller states

• The British took control of Khiva

• The Khanate successfully resisted

• The Khanate became a vassal of the Russian Empire

What led to the final integration of the Khanate of Kokand into the Russian Empire?

• A series of uprisings

• A diplomatic agreement

• A natural disaster

• The intervention of the British

What was the significance of the Russian occupation of Merv?

• It was the last city to resist Russian control

• It marked the end of British influence in the region

• It led to the discovery of valuable resources

• It resulted in a major battle with the British

By the end of the 19th century, what was the status of the Khanate of Khiva and the Emirate of Bukhara?

• They were fully independent

• They were part of the British Empire

• They retained nominal independence under Russian control

• They were merged into a single state