Tashkent becomes centre of Russian expansion in Central Asia
- 1. What is the meaning of the name 'Tashkent'?
A) Stone City
B) Green Meadows
C) Golden Gate
D) Silk Road
- 2. Which Central Asian conqueror historically controlled Tashkent before the Russian expansion?
A) Tamerlane
B) Kublai Khan
C) Genghis Khan
D) Babur
- 3. Which railway played a significant role in connecting Tashkent to the rest of the Russian Empire?
A) Orient Express
B) Trans-Caspian Railway
C) Trans-Siberian Railway
D) Transcontinental Railroad
- 4. What was the primary economic activity in Tashkent during the Russian expansion?
A) Fishing industry
B) Tea trading
C) Silver mining
D) Cotton production
- 5. In what modern-day country is Tashkent located?
A) Kazakhstan
B) Armenia
C) Uzbekistan
D) Turkmenistan
- 6. Which Russian Tsar approved the consolidation of Tashkent into the Russian Empire?
A) Peter the Great
B) Alexander II
C) Ivan the Terrible
D) Catherine the Great
- 7. What is the traditional bread of Tashkent, known for its round shape and unique patterns?
A) Tortilla
B) Baguette
C) Non
D) Sourdough
- 8. What type of cuisine is popular in Tashkent, known for dishes like plov and shashlik?
A) Mexican cuisine
B) Uzbek cuisine
C) French cuisine
D) Japanese cuisine
- 9. Which nearby mountain range influenced the climate and geography around Tashkent?
A) Himalayas
B) Alps
C) Andes
D) Tian Shan
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