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The Caucasus and Central Asian Republics

Lesson 2 History of the Countries

Essential Question: How do governments change?

The Caucasus

Directions: Use the text to answer the following questions.

1. Why has the Caucasus region drawn so many conquerors?

2. How did Soviet rule affect economic production in the Caucasus region?

3. How did Soviet rule affect ethnic identity in the Caucasus region?

Central Asia

Directions: As you read the lesson, decide whether each statement is true

or false. Write T or F in the blank. If a statement is false, rewrite it correctly on the line.

1. Because the Silk Road runs through Central Asia, many groups fought to control the region.

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The Caucasus and Central Asian Republics

2. Under Timur's rule, the arts and sciences were developed in Central Asia.

3. Central Asian countries were not interested in declaring independence from Russia.

4. Under Soviet control, industry increased in Central Asia and expression of local cultures decreased.

5. Countries in Central Asia are still struggling with some problems created by Soviet rule.

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