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This inland saltwater seais almost dry due to its use for irrigation

Another name for a treeless plain

A name for a flat, raised area of land

The place (city and country)where most Soviet nuclear testing took place

The people of CentralAsia dislike this ethnic groupbecause they made them change much of their culture

This is the name for aRussian commune, wherepeople live and work together

Central Asia was dividedup into five independent countries after the break upof what?

Soviet rulers tried to destroythis part of Central Asia’s culture when they took over.

This is a current problemin Central Asian countries.

True or False? The people ofCentral Asia were treated asequals to the Russians in termsof jobs and salaries.

The name for the largestethnic group that is representedin Central Asia

The name for the secondlargest ethnic group inCentral Asia

A place where Muslimsworship

Because of its location on an important trade path, there are many of thesegroups represented in thecountries of Central Asia

This religion is now beingbrought back into the cultureof Central Asia after beingoutlawed during the Sovietoccupation

True or False? The people ofCentral Asia have many different skin colors and face types because this country has been settled by many differentgroups of people

Many Central Asian peoplewere forced to speak and readthis language after they were takenover by the Soviet Union.

This is a famous trade paththrough Central Asia

What two important areas did the Silk Road connect?

In the past, the people ofCentral Asia chose this wayof making a living.

Which country gained political power over muchof Central Asia in the 1800’s?

This is the largestcountry in Central Asia.

This country has a lot ofnatural resources, such aspetroleum.

This is a type of government/philosophy where the government controls most industries and the freedoms of its citizens.

These are the fivecountries of Central Asia.