Question 1

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world,in terms of its surface area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What group founded the Taliban?

Accepted Answer

A)  separatist groups from northern Kyrgyzstan 
B)  young Muslim religious students in Afghanistan 
C)  an ethnic minority who are nomadic pastoralists in the Kara Kum desert 
D)  Pashtun women who were seeking to acquire more freedom in Afghan society 
E)  Russian soldiers in the 1980s 
A)  separatist groups from northern Kyrgyzstan 
B)  young Muslim religious students in Afghanistan 
C)  an ethnic minority who are nomadic pastoralists in the Kara Kum desert 
D)  Pashtun women who were seeking to acquire more freedom in Afghan society 
E)  Russian soldiers in the 1980s

Question 3

The Taliban was founded by an ethnic minority in Afghanistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Russian war in Afghanistan

Accepted Answer

A)  was started by Islamic fundamentalists. 
B)  was a major victory for the Soviet military. 
C)  quickly eradicated the communists as a significant force in the country. 
D)  resulted in Taliban control of most of the country in 1995. 
E)  continues today. 
A)  was started by Islamic fundamentalists. 
B)  was a major victory for the Soviet military. 
C)  quickly eradicated the communists as a significant force in the country. 
D)  resulted in Taliban control of most of the country in 1995. 
E)  continues today.

Question 5

The topography of Tibet is very complex,containing many steep canyons and lofty ridges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of all the Central Asian countries,Afghanistan has the worst overall composite record of social indicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How long has Afghanistan been at war?

Accepted Answer

A)  since the early 1950s 
B)  since the late 1960s 
C)  since the late 1970s 
D)  since the late 1980s 
E)  since the late 1990s 
A)  since the early 1950s 
B)  since the late 1960s 
C)  since the late 1970s 
D)  since the late 1980s 
E)  since the late 1990s

Question 8

Afghanistan's strongest global link is through the opium it supplies to the world market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is the primary reason for the shrinking of the Aral Sea?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is climatic change in Central Asia. 
B)  Large-scale irrigation projects implemented by the Soviets in the 1950s have diverted water from the two rivers that feed the sea. 
C)  Tectonic rifting in the region is causing the sea's water to be removed beneath the ground surface. 
D)  Much of the water has been removed directly from the sea surface by the numerous nuclear desalinization plants along the Aral's shore. 
E)  all of the answer choices are correct 
A)  There is climatic change in Central Asia. 
B)  Large-scale irrigation projects implemented by the Soviets in the 1950s have diverted water from the two rivers that feed the sea. 
C)  Tectonic rifting in the region is causing the sea's water to be removed beneath the ground surface. 
D)  Much of the water has been removed directly from the sea surface by the numerous nuclear desalinization plants along the Aral's shore. 
E)  all of the answer choices are correct

Question 10

The Russian invasion of Afghanistan was ultimately unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What livelihood is "the only feasible way of life on the Tibetan plateau," according to the authors of your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  nomadic pastoralism based on the yak 
B)  plantation agriculture based on tea 
C)  subsistence agriculture based on tubers 
D)  sedentary agriculture based on a variety of crops 
E)  transhumance based on sheep 
A)  nomadic pastoralism based on the yak 
B)  plantation agriculture based on tea 
C)  subsistence agriculture based on tubers 
D)  sedentary agriculture based on a variety of crops 
E)  transhumance based on sheep

Question 12

In which country of Central Asia do people have the shortest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Azerbaijan 
B)  Kazakhstan 
C)  Afghanistan 
D)  Mongolia 
E)  Turkmenistan 
A)  Azerbaijan 
B)  Kazakhstan 
C)  Afghanistan 
D)  Mongolia 
E)  Turkmenistan

Question 13

What is the current status of Lamaist Buddhism with respect to China?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Chinese have allowed many Buddhist monasteries to open, and their activities are no longer limited. 
B)  The Chinese have not allowed Buddhist monasteries to open, and the activities of the monks are strictly limited. 
C)  The Chinese have allowed many Buddhist monasteries to open, but their activities remain limited. 
D)  The Chinese have not allowed Buddhist monasteries to open, but otherwise, the activities of the monks are not limited. 
E)  The Lamaist Buddhists are at a standoff with the Chinese. 
A)  The Chinese have allowed many Buddhist monasteries to open, and their activities are no longer limited. 
B)  The Chinese have not allowed Buddhist monasteries to open, and the activities of the monks are strictly limited. 
C)  The Chinese have allowed many Buddhist monasteries to open, but their activities remain limited. 
D)  The Chinese have not allowed Buddhist monasteries to open, but otherwise, the activities of the monks are not limited. 
E)  The Lamaist Buddhists are at a standoff with the Chinese.

Question 14

Uzbekistan had the lowest female labor force participation in Central Asia in 2002.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which Central Asian country had been engaged in a civil war that was brought to a head by the aftermath of the September   terrorist attacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Azerbaijan 
C)  Turkmenistan 
D)  Kazakhstan 
E)  Afghanistan 
A)  China 
B)  Azerbaijan 
C)  Turkmenistan 
D)  Kazakhstan 
E)  Afghanistan

Question 16

Where is oil pollution worst in Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aral Sea 
B)  Afghanistan 
C)  Caspian Sea 
D)  Tibet 
E)  Mongolia 
A)  Aral Sea 
B)  Afghanistan 
C)  Caspian Sea 
D)  Tibet 
E)  Mongolia

Question 17

Russian and Chinese leaders became concerned about the growing influence of the United States in Central Asia after the U.S.military established bases in Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan,and Afghanistan following the attacks of September 11,2001.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the overall status of women in Central Asia? Why have women in Afghanistan been so strictly controlled,and what is the nature of that control?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

What do most climate change experts predict will happen to Central Asia as climate change continues?

Accepted Answer

A)  It will be hit hard by climate change, leading to melting of glaciers and reduced river flows. 
B)  Because of the region's low density, the problems will be minimal. 
C)  This dry region will benefit from higher overall precipitation. 
D)  The region will move to the forefront of solar energy technology development. 
E)  This region will not be affected by climate change. 
A)  It will be hit hard by climate change, leading to melting of glaciers and reduced river flows. 
B)  Because of the region's low density, the problems will be minimal. 
C)  This dry region will benefit from higher overall precipitation. 
D)  The region will move to the forefront of solar energy technology development. 
E)  This region will not be affected by climate change.

Question 20

When Central Asia has been under the communist rule of China,the Soviet Union,and Mongolia,what has happened to religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  All forms of religion were discouraged. 
B)  Religion was tolerated. 
C)  Islam was declared the official religion. 
D)  Orthodox Christianity was declared the official religion. 
E)  Buddhism was declared the official religion. 
A)  All forms of religion were discouraged. 
B)  Religion was tolerated. 
C)  Islam was declared the official religion. 
D)  Orthodox Christianity was declared the official religion. 
E)  Buddhism was declared the official religion.

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world,in terms of its surface area.

What group founded the Taliban?

The Taliban was founded by an ethnic minority in Afghanistan.

The Russian war in Afghanistan

The topography of Tibet is very complex,containing many steep canyons and lofty ridges.

Of all the Central Asian countries,Afghanistan has the worst overall composite record of social indicators.

How long has Afghanistan been at war?

Afghanistan's strongest global link is through the opium it supplies to the world market.

What is the primary reason for the shrinking of the Aral Sea?

The Russian invasion of Afghanistan was ultimately unsuccessful.

What livelihood is "the only feasible way of life on the Tibetan plateau," according to the authors of your textbook?

In which country of Central Asia do people have the shortest life expectancy?

What is the current status of Lamaist Buddhism with respect to China?

Uzbekistan had the lowest female labor force participation in Central Asia in 2002.

Which Central Asian country had been engaged in a civil war that was brought to a head by the aftermath of the September terrorist attacks?

Where is oil pollution worst in Central Asia?

Russian and Chinese leaders became concerned about the growing influence of the United States in Central Asia after the U.S.military established bases in Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan,and Afghanistan following the attacks of September 11,2001.

What is the overall status of women in Central Asia? Why have women in Afghanistan been so strictly controlled,and what is the nature of that control?

What do most climate change experts predict will happen to Central Asia as climate change continues?

When Central Asia has been under the communist rule of China,the Soviet Union,and Mongolia,what has happened to religion?

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Exam 10: Central Asia

The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world,in terms of its surface area.

What group founded the Taliban?

The Taliban was founded by an ethnic minority in Afghanistan.

The Russian war in Afghanistan

The topography of Tibet is very complex,containing many steep canyons and lofty ridges.

Of all the Central Asian countries,Afghanistan has the worst overall composite record of social indicators.

How long has Afghanistan been at war?

Afghanistan's strongest global link is through the opium it supplies to the world market.

What is the primary reason for the shrinking of the Aral Sea?

The Russian invasion of Afghanistan was ultimately unsuccessful.

What livelihood is "the only feasible way of life on the Tibetan plateau," according to the authors of your textbook?

In which country of Central Asia do people have the shortest life expectancy?

What is the current status of Lamaist Buddhism with respect to China?

Uzbekistan had the lowest female labor force participation in Central Asia in 2002.

Which Central Asian country had been engaged in a civil war that was brought to a head by the aftermath of the September terrorist attacks?

Where is oil pollution worst in Central Asia?

Russian and Chinese leaders became concerned about the growing influence of the United States in Central Asia after the U.S.military established bases in Uzbekistan,Kyrgyzstan,and Afghanistan following the attacks of September 11,2001.

What is the overall status of women in Central Asia? Why have women in Afghanistan been so strictly controlled,and what is the nature of that control?

What do most climate change experts predict will happen to Central Asia as climate change continues?

When Central Asia has been under the communist rule of China,the Soviet Union,and Mongolia,what has happened to religion?

Globalization and Diversity

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters