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WorksheetsCentral Asia Countries
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
The countries of Central Asia were once republics of Russia / Soviet Union
True
False
Cotton is an important source of income for much of Central Asia
True
False
Many of the people in Central Asia are farmers and nomadic herders
True
False
The Silk Road was an important part of Central Asia's history
True
False
Name the region in red
Russia
East Asia
Asia
Central Asia
What was a result of the Soviet Union breaking up in 1991?
The republics of Central Asia were forced under Soviet control
The republics of Central Asia became independent nations
The republics of Central Asia lost all their resources
The republics of Central Asia were colonized by the US
What famous trade route stretched across Central Asia in ancient times?
Highway 31
Silk Road
Asian Highway
Central Pathway
The countries of Central Asia are landlocked. What does landlocked mean?
Do not have access to oceans
No one can leave or enter the countries
The citizens are treated like prisoners
Mountains make up 80% of the land
Which of the following natural resources are most important to Central Asia?
Water and coal
Water and oil
Oil and diamonds
Coal and diamonds
What is the name of the sea in Central Asia that is shrinking as a result of too much irrigation?
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
Aral Sea
Who controlled Central Asia before it became independent in 1991?
Soviet Union
China
Great Britain
United States
During the 1800s, Russia and Great Britain competed over the resources in Central Asia. What was this known as?
The X Games
The Great Game
World War II
Modern Warfare
After the independence of the Central Asian countries, what type of government did they have?
Democracy
Authoritarian
Anarchy
No government
Which Central Asian country is known for its large reserves of natural gas?
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
What is the primary religion practiced in Central Asia?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Which Central Asian country is famous for its nomadic culture and yurts?
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
What mountain range forms a natural border between Central Asia and China?
Himalayas
Tian Shan
Ural Mountains
Andes
Which Central Asian country has the largest population?
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Tajikistan
What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?
Tashkent
Bishkek
Astana
Dushanbe
Which Central Asian country is known for its ancient city of Samarkand?
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
What is the main language spoken in Tajikistan?
Tajik
Russian
Kazakh
Uzbek
Which Central Asian country is known for its production of cotton?
Kazakhstan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
What is the traditional form of housing used by nomads in Central Asia?
Igloo
Yurt
Hut
Cabin
Which Central Asian country is bordered by the Caspian Sea?
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
What is the currency used in Uzbekistan?
Tenge
Som
Manat
Ruble
