central asia review
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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.