MSC Flashcards
Which countries are there in central asia?
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
origins of the locals in central asia
Initially were nomadic tribesmen who travelled the region and other cultural groups before settling permanently and solidifying their genetic legacy in central asia.
geographic features of central asian environment
Central Asian countries share an environment that consists of desert, mountains, and steppe grasslands.
why, historically, have their been disputes between the central asian countries.
some countries in central asia are rich with resources in some ways, while others were not. Neighboring countries fought over these resources. Specifically, dry central asian terrain made it harder to farm in certain places.
define biodiversity hotspot with example
biodiversity hotspots are, by definition, in a conservation crisis. Central asian mountain ranges are considered biodiversity hotspots.
how have rivers influenced central asian culture
rivers have influenced central asian culture by providing a source of water for agriculture and irrigation, religion, as well as creating a medium that connected all of the countries. - these rivers facilitated trade and commerce. Less significantly, they played a role in central asian mythology
traditional central asian clothing
chapan, or khalat, is made from a thick and heavy wool meant to warm you in winter.
what is the significance of water in central asian culture
the rivers that ran through central asia as well as its water scarcity played roles in shaping the religion, tradition, and culture of central asian countries. Seen as a symbol of life it was incorporated with many rituals and ceremonies.
what are the factors of cultural change, give examples
- contact
- technological evolution
- geological and ecological factor
what early forms of technology were spread using the silk road
Paper making, Printing, Compass, gun powder, stained glass etc
kinds of goods traded through the silk road
Silk, Horses, Camels, Precious Stones, Carpets, Gold, Silver and Saffron
which countries surround the silk road
China, India, Central Asian Countries, East Africa and Western Europe
when and where did the silk road originate
.The Silk Road initially began in China during the Han Dynasty around 207 BCE - 220 CE
define silk road
The Silk Road, a historic network of trade routes connecting East Asia to the Mediterranean, played a crucial role in shaping the development of culture and technology in Central Asia
define monopoly
A monopoly is a market structure that consists of only one seller or producer.
