Trade and the 'stans
The road that ran directly through Central Asia.
Silk Road
This was the first group to invade Central Asia.
Nomads
This group came into control in the mid-1800's.
the Russians
This is the type of government the Soviet Union used.
Communism
These round houses were used in Kyrgzstan and Kazakhstan, and are used today on special occasions.
Yurts
Central Asia's economy was based on this.
trade on the Silk Road
This group invaded in the 700's and brought with them the religion of Islam.
the Arabs
They built paths for this type of transportation to help the region.
railroad tracks
The Soviet Union collapsed in this year.
1991
Yurts are made of these materials.
wooden frames and wool felt mats
This country's name starts with a "K" and where nomadic lifestyle is common.
Kyrgzstan, Kazakhstan
This group was very violent in their invasion in the 1200's.
the Mongols
They increased this type of production which is used and grown today. Starts with a "C".
Cotton
It was this year when the Soviet Union started, immediatly after the Russian Revolution.
1917
These people move often from place to place.
Nomads
This country has it's own alphabet
Afghanistan
These groups moved into the region without a fight after the Mongol empire crumbled.
the Uzbeks, Kazakhs, and Turkmens
This revolution ended the Russian rule and immediately brought in a new rule.
the Russian Revolution
The Soviet Union divided Central Asia into these.
republics
Nomadic Lifestyle is common in this country
Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan
This country is the Northern-most "stan" of all the "stans", and begins with a "K"
What is Kazakhstan?
This group introduced beautiful mosques and many types of new arts.
the Arabs
It was this year when the Russian Revolution brought down the Russian rule.
1917
The Soviet Union encouraged these people to move to the new republics.
ethnic Russians
This alphabet is used in most Central Asian countries.
Cyrillic