ISS 330B EXAM 4 Flashcards
Afghanistan: As the Afghan civil war ended, who stepped in and took control of the government in 1994?
The Taliban
Afghanistan: What is the industry that has the most potential for the future in terms of economic value?
The mining industry
Afghanistan: What change that happened when the Taliban took over that effected economy the most?
Removal of women from workforce
Afghanistan: What field of work was hit hardest by women being taken out of the workforce?
teaching
Afghanistan: What is one thing the Taliban have done well during their time as government leaders?
affirm private sectors, reduce corruption, and responsible in macroeconomic and monetary stances
Afghanistan was established in 1747 by…
Ahmad Shah Durrani
Which crop is most important in Afghanistan?
wheat
Afghanistan: …involves people moving from place to place to find pasturage for animals.
pastoral nomadism
What are some harmful side effect of landmine use in Afghanistan?
Soviet and U.S. invasions caused the agricultural share of the GDP to plummet, Wheat and seed industries were destroyed - the country relies on wheat and seed imports - Extensive presence of landmines makes farming difficult, Harmful chemicals, Land is neglected because people fear for their safety, U.S. convoys drove over fields to avoid ERWs, destroying crops and infrastructure
Afghanistan: In 2020, what plant occupied the second largest agricultural area after wheat?
opium
Which of the following organizations has been in Afghanistan since 2002, establishing several projects related to agricultural infrastructure?
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Afghanistan: What was one result of the reign of the Taliban in 1996?
lots of censorship of the arts
Afghanistan: What culture inspired the Gandhara stone carvings?
4th century BCE to 7th century CE Greco-Buddhist art
What country introduced istalif pottery to Afghanistan?
Uzbekistan
Afghanistan: The name of the theater program that was created as an initiative for theater-based education?
Bond Street theater
What is Attan?
The national dance of Afghanistan
What is the oldest city in Kyrgyzstan?
Osh
Kyrgyzstan: What are the homes called that the nomads live in?
yurts
What percent of Kyrgyzstan is covered in mountain ranges?
94%
What is the largest mountain range in Kyrgyzstan?
Tian Shan
Kyrgystan: What is Kumis made of?
alcoholic horse milk
What is the second tallest dam in the world and where is it located?
Nurek Dam in Tajikistan
Who is the current president of Tajikistan?
Emomali Rahmon 1 since 1994
How much % of GDP in Tajikistan is constructed by Drug Trafficking?
30%
What is the name for the longest glacier in the world which is not located in the Polar Regions? and where is it located
Fedchenko in eastern Tajikistan
Which sectors primarily drive the economy of Tajikistan?
The economy of Tajikistan is dependent upon agriculture and services
What tier does the Trafficking in Persons Report give Turkmenistan in their 2023 report?
Tier 3 AKA the worst and does not help very much and making no changes
In Turkmenistan, human trafficking primarily occurs in what industry?
cotton industry
Which three countries are Turkmen typically trafficked abroad?
India, Russia, and Turkey
Under what article of Criminal Code 1997 is same-sex activity categorized as “sodomy” in Turkmenistan?
Criminal Code 1997: Article 135
Only _____are criminalized for same-sex activities in Turkmenistan.
men
What is the content of the inscription discovered at Merv, Turkmenistan?
“Pratītyasamutpāda” (Dependent Origination)
Turkmenistan: Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Turkmenistan: Which sect of Buddhism did not spread to Central Asia?
Theravada (hinayana)
What is the name of the ancient kingdom consisting Turkmenistan and northeastern Iran?
Parthia
Turkmenistan: Which Buddhist text describes the conflicts between Buddhists and Muslims?
Śrī Kālacakra Tantra Rāja & Vimalaprabhā
When did Uzbekistan declare independence from the Soviet Union?
September 1,1991
Uzbekistan: When did Shavkat Mirziyoyev start his presidency
December 14, 2016
Uzbekistan received what score on the Corruption Perceptions Index?
33
Uzbekistan: President Mirziyoyev extended his term to how many years?
7 years
What is the main religion in Uzbekistan?
Sunni Muslim
Uzbekistan: The government allocates how much of its GDP to healthcare spending?
6.4%
Uzbekistan: What is the name of the city that led to a nationwide healthcare reform?
Syrdarya
What is the annual income that Physicians make in Uzbekistan?
13,000 dollars
What Country gave 100 million in Aid to Uzbekistan to help fight against Covid-19?
China
Uzbekistan: What percent of annual salary were doctors getting compared to farmers?
70% of what farmers were making and doctors made 13,000 dollars and now equal to the farmers
Kazakhstan: What is the name of the wedding cap females wear when getting married?
Saukele
Kazakhstan: What is the religious part of the marriage called?
The Neke Qiyu
Kazakhstan: Marriage is not allowed between which of the following?
Persons of the same sex (gender), persons with one already in a marriage, close relatives, adoptive parents, adopted children, and persons declared incompetent due to mental illness or dementia
Kazakhstan: What is the name of the 12-year cycle?
Mushel Zhas
Kazakhstan: What do pregnant women wear to protect from the evil eye?
amulets
What is the national tradition of Kazakhstan?
Hospitality - Konakasy, Bata beru, Yerulik, Shashu
What is a common household like in Kazakhstan?
Household of Married couple, children, grandparents or other relatives. Women usually cook meals and daughters help, not common for teenagers to have part-time jobs, have house cats but rarely house dogs, men responsible for material support, both parents share responsibilities in childcare
Kazakhstan: What is the average age of a mother at birth of her first child?
25.2 years
What does secondary education consist of in Kazakhstan?
Lower secondary education (grades 5-9) and higher secondary education (last 3 years). Educational tracks for higher secondary education: general secondary school, vocational or trade education at professional school, professional education at professional college
Kazakhstan: What are some challenges in the education system?
Low quality in teaching in primary education, shortage of qualified teachers, Lack of modern teaching materials, especially in rural areas, Outdated curricula, Corruption and academic dishonesty, Funding - especially in tertiary education
What language became more common to be taught in Kazakhstani schools?
English
