Countries
This Central Asia country is the same name as one of the 50 states in America
Georgia
In a desert climate, one of the main professions is...
Pastoralism
What is one reason for lower water levels in Central Asia?
Not enough rain
Irrigating Crops
High Temperatures
Who started the Silk Road?
China
What is the predominant religion in Central Asia?
Islam
The Eastern Region of Central Asia is known as...
The "Stans"
Which region do they grow grain crops (Wheat, barley, or oats)
Steppe
What is one of the main rivers in Central Asia?
Syr Dar'ya
Amu Dar'ya
Where did the Silk Road end?
Rome
What invention helped end the Mongolian rule?
Gunpowder
Guns
The Western Region of Central Asia is known as what?
The Caucasus
What is one crop they grow in the Mediterranean climate?
Citrus Fruits
Vegetables
Tea
Which Sea is no longer a sea, but 5 disconnected lakes?
Aral Sea
How did the Silk Road lead to the multiple invasions of Central Asia?
It was in the middle (Crossroads) of the route.
Being in the middle they were surrounded by powerful Empires
What weapon of war still continues to hurt/kill children in Afghanistan?
Landmines
90% of this western region country's exports deal with the petroleum industry
Azerbaijan
What resources are the "Stans" known for?
Metals
Minerals
What is one way the Caspian Sea helps the economy of the surrounding countries?
Caviar
Oil/Gas
Tourism
What did China want to trade their silk for?
Gold
Silver
What do you call the radioactive material that can ruin the environment and health?
Fallout
This country is the furthest south in Central Asia
Turkmenistan
Which country has the largest open-pit gold mine?
Uzbekistan
Which type of fish is harvested for their eggs to be sold as Caviar?
Sturgeon
Who was the Mongolian leader who revived trade along the Silk Road?
Genghis Khan
What country did the Soviet Union do nuclear testing in after WWII?
Kazakhstan