Geography final Asia Flashcards
There is little rain in the region, so to water their crops, farmers take water from the ?
Amu Dar’ya
What is the belief of herders moving their livestock from summer mountain meadows to lower plains for the winter?
prevents overgrazing the mountain meadows
Why did it upset the region’s Muslims when the Soviet Union closed the Madrassas?
the madrassas were the schools that taught the Islamic law for the Muslim population
Which technology traveled from Asia to Europe along the Silk Road?
paper making
When the countries in this region gained independence, they wrote new constitutions but in some cases citizens have little freedom because?
the countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions
What is the first step that many countries in the region need to take in order to improve their economies?
build and improve the countries roads and bridges
The economies of Central Asia and the Caucasus rely heavily on?
oil and natural gas
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan produce the most ______ in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
natural gas
Besides natural gas and oil, what other natural resource is found in this region?
minerals
When did the countries in Central Asia and the Caucasus become independent?
when the Soviet Union collapsed
What led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and the eventual independence of the soviet republics in this region?
growing economic problems in the Soviet Union
Which natural resource is a source of conflict in this region?
water
Which minority group has moved from this region due to persecution?
Jews
What physical features in Central Asia and the Caucasus shape farming and trading?
deserts and mountains
