Geography & Landmarks
Tashkent is the capital city of which country?
Uzbekistan.
Tashkent is famous for a type of colorful, hand-painted ceramic. What is it often used to make?
Plates, bowls, or tiles.
Tashkent is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. About how many years old is it?
Over 2,000 years old!
Tashkent has many of these tall, leafy trees lining its streets, providing shade in the hot summer. What are they?
Plane trees or poplar trees.
What do many people in Tashkent drink with every meal — it’s not water, but a warm drink made from leaves?
Tea (green or black).
Tashkent is known for having many of these beautiful, water-filled channels running through the city. What are they?
Canals or waterways (arik).
What popular Central Asian dish — made of rice, meat, carrots, and raisins — is a specialty in Tashkent?
Plov (also called osh or pilaf).
In 1966, Tashkent had a very strong earthquake that damaged many buildings. How did people from all over the Soviet Union help?
They sent workers and materials to rebuild the city.
Uzbekistan’s flag has a symbol of this natural feature, which is very important in Tashkent for growing fruits and vegetables. What is it?
Water (rivers/irrigation) — the symbol is a river.
What fruit, often dried into raisins, grows very well in the region around Tashkent?
: Grapes.
One of the tallest buildings in Central Asia is in Tashkent. It's a TV tower! What shape is it?
tall, narrow tower with a needle-like top (like a spire).
In Tashkent, you can visit a huge market called Chorsu Bazaar. What is its roof shaped like?
A giant blue dome.
What popular mode of transport in Tashkent has underground stations with beautiful chandeliers and mosaic art?
The Tashkent Metro (subway).
What large, snowy mountain range can be seen from Tashkent on a clear day?
The Tian Shan mountains.
What is the name of the traditional round bread, decorated with patterns, that is baked in clay ovens in Tashkent?
Non or lepyoshka.
Tashkent has a famous square where people gather for celebrations. It’s named after a great 14th-century ruler. What is it called?
Amir Timur Square (or Timur Square).