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Central Asia Countries

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The countries of Central Asia were once republics of Russia / Soviet Union

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Cotton is an important source of income for much of Central Asia

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Many of the people in Central Asia are farmers and nomadic herders

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The Silk Road was an important part of Central Asia's history

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Name the region in red

a)

Russia

b)

East Asia

c)

Asia

d)

Central Asia

6.

What was a result of the Soviet Union breaking up in 1991?

a)

The republics of Central Asia were forced under Soviet control

b)

The republics of Central Asia became independent nations

c)

The republics of Central Asia lost all their resources

d)

The republics of Central Asia were colonized by the US

7.

What famous trade route stretched across Central Asia in ancient times?

a)

Highway 31

b)

Silk Road

c)

Asian Highway

d)

Central Pathway

8.

The countries of Central Asia are landlocked. What does landlocked mean?

a)

Do not have access to oceans

b)

No one can leave or enter the countries

c)

The citizens are treated like prisoners

d)

Mountains make up 80% of the land

9.

Which of the following natural resources are most important to Central Asia?

a)

Water and coal

b)

Water and oil

c)

Oil and diamonds

d)

Coal and diamonds

10.

What is the name of the sea in Central Asia that is shrinking as a result of too much irrigation?

a)

Caspian Sea

b)

Black Sea

c)

Red Sea

d)

Aral Sea

11.

Who controlled Central Asia before it became independent in 1991?

a)

Soviet Union

b)

China

c)

Great Britain

d)

United States

12.

During the 1800s, Russia and Great Britain competed over the resources in Central Asia. What was this known as?

a)

The X Games

b)

The Great Game

c)

World War II

d)

Modern Warfare

13.

After the independence of the Central Asian countries, what type of government did they have?

a)

Democracy

b)

Authoritarian

c)

Anarchy

d)

No government

14.

Which Central Asian country is known for its large reserves of natural gas?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Turkmenistan

c)

Uzbekistan

d)

Kyrgyzstan

15.

What is the primary religion practiced in Central Asia?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

16.

Which Central Asian country is famous for its nomadic culture and yurts?

a)

Tajikistan

b)

Kazakhstan

c)

Kyrgyzstan

d)

Uzbekistan

17.

What mountain range forms a natural border between Central Asia and China?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Tian Shan

c)

Ural Mountains

d)

Andes

18.

Which Central Asian country has the largest population?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Uzbekistan

c)

Turkmenistan

d)

Tajikistan

19.

What is the capital city of Kazakhstan?

a)

Tashkent

b)

Bishkek

c)

Astana

d)

Dushanbe

20.

Which Central Asian country is known for its ancient city of Samarkand?

a)

Turkmenistan

b)

Uzbekistan

c)

Kyrgyzstan

d)

Tajikistan

21.

What is the main language spoken in Tajikistan?

a)

Tajik

b)

Russian

c)

Kazakh

d)

Uzbek

22.

Which Central Asian country is known for its production of cotton?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Turkmenistan

c)

Uzbekistan

d)

Kyrgyzstan

23.

What is the traditional form of housing used by nomads in Central Asia?

a)

Igloo

b)

Yurt

c)

Hut

d)

Cabin

24.

Which Central Asian country is bordered by the Caspian Sea?

a)

Kazakhstan

b)

Uzbekistan

c)

Kyrgyzstan

d)

Tajikistan

25.

What is the currency used in Uzbekistan?

a)

Tenge

b)

Som

c)

Manat

d)

Ruble