Silk road
What valuable commodity, often associated with the Silk Road, was primarily transported through Central Asia?
Silk
largest landlocked country in central asia
kazakhstan
The Persian New Year celebrated across Central Asia, which is in spring.
Navruz
What is the only country is Central Asia that doesn't speak Russian?
Afghanistan
What type of animal was commonly used by traders to carry goods across Central Asia on the Silk Road?
Camels
what city, located in Uzbekistan, was a key stop along the silk road
Samarkand
What are the three main religions in Central Asia?
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
Most commonly used script in the region?
Cyrillic
The cities of Samarkand and Bukhara, located in this modern-day country, were key trading centers on the Silk Road.
Uzbekistan
this central Asian country is home to the pamir mountains, also known as the "roof of the world"
Tajikistan
What is a common traditional Central Asian dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables?
Plov (or Pilaf)
what language serves as the lingua franca of Afghanistan?
Dari
Which Central Asian city was known as a major trading hub on the Silk Road?
Samarkand
These Central Asian countries are home to the Aral Sea, which has drastically shrunk due to irrigation projects.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Which traditional Central Asian garment is often worn by both men and women and is known for its colorful patterns?
Chapan
What Empire from the 500s B.C.E had a large influence on certain Central Asian languages?
Persian Empire
Which empire, that extended into Central Asia, played a significant role in protecting and facilitating trade along the Silk Road?
Mongol Empire
what river flows through Turkmenistan and uzbekistan, and empties in the Aral sea
Amu Darya
This game, played on horseback, involves players competing to carry a goat carcass to a goal.
Buzkashi
Which Central Asian languages include significant influences from Arabic, due to centuries of Islamic cultural exchange?
Uzbek, Tajik, and Dari