Central Asia - Scott Spencer

Introduction

  Central Asia

    Central Asia is home to a very diverse and old culture. In this webquest you will learn about Central Asia's geography, culture, and history. There are six countries that make up Central Asia. They are Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. You will also learn about these countries history. The nomadic life led in this part of the world is made easier by the climate, horses, and cattle they grazed with. You will be asked to answer questions written off of some websites. You will also watch a video pertaining tothe nomadic life in Central Asia.

Printable map of Central Asia

 

Task

Questions

Website 1:

1.)How did the steppes in Central Asia foster the growth of the nomadic life? What else infleunced the growth of the nomadic life?

2.) What Turkic group moved to the middle east, and what civilization did they play a big role in?

3.) What did the people who lived on the steppes keep (animals)? How did they live?

Website 2:

1.) Describe the physical geography of Central Asia.

2.) What percent of Central Asia is desert? What are the two main Deserts in central asia.

      

3.) What are the two main river systems?

4.) What are six countries of Central Asia?

5.) How are the rivers in central asia important to people?

6.) Who were the first groups of people in central asia? 

7.) Describe central asia's Climate.

8.) List the five main Cultures found in Central Asia.

9.) what two Crops are grown here?

Website 3:

1.) What do Russians consider Kazakhstan a part of?

2.) What mystical trend was Central Asia the birthplace of?

3.) What famous Road travels through Uzbekistan?

4.) What was Kazakhstan's past like?

5.) What is the only Iranian-speaking state in central asia with its own unique culture and traditions?

6.) What is turkmenistan's capital?

Process
Evaluation

Did they answer all the questions?    

all: 5pts

only 14: 4pts

only 10: 2pts

none: 0pts

Did they watch the video?      

Yes: 5pts

 No: 0pts

Did they answer all the questions appropriatly?

Each question: 1pt

Conclusion

 Thank You!

     You should have learned about the many features of Central Asia and it's culture. I hoped you enjoyed and liked this Webquest. Central Asia is truly a very interesting part of the world. It is covered in poverty, though, and needs help in getting out of it. I think it is a very interesting place, but it is neglected around the world. I hope this webquest hightened your intrests in Central asia and provided you with good information about it. 

                  I pledge, on my honor, that I have neither given nor received help on this work.

Scott Spencer

Credits

Citations

"Central Asia." Encyclopedia Britannica. 2014 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., n.d. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/102288/Central-Asia

Invictus, Imperator. "History of Central Asia- An Overveiw." History of Central Asia. Blackwell Publishers, Jan. 2006. Web. 28 Apr. 2014.

http://www.allempires.com/article/index.php?q=history_central_asia

"Central Asia Countries." Central Asian Countries. Advantour, 2001. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.

http://www.advantour.com/central-asia/

"Central Asia Institute." Central Asia Institute. 2013. Web. 29 Apr. 2014.

http://www.ikat.org/media-and-press/

Teacher Page

Answers:

Website I:

1.) Allowed for animal herding and domestication. Political boundaries and power shifts also fostered this way of life.

2.) Seljuks, Islamic civilization.

3.) kept Livestock and horses. lived pastorally.

Website II:

1.) It streches west of the caspian sea to the chinese border on the eastern side of central asia. It is made up of grassy steppes, mountains, and deserts.

2.) 60%. Karakum, Kyzylkum

3.) Syr darya, Amu darya

4.) Afganistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan.

5.) They provide transportation, food, and water to those living near them. they also are used as irrigation.

6.) Cimmerians, Scythians, Hsiung-nu.

7.) Hot and dry (inadequate precipitation)

8.) Uzbek, Kazak, Tajik, Turkmen, and Kyrgyz.

9.) Wheat and Cotton

Website III:

1.) Siberia

2.) Sufism

3.) Silk road

4.) It was filled with nomads and roaming tribes.

5.) Tajikistan

6.) Ashgabat