History 1. What ancient trade route passed through Uzbekistan's major cities? Trans-Siberian Railway Spice Route Silk Road Amber Road 2. When did Uzbekistan declare independence from the Soviet Union? 1922 1985 1991 2001 3. Who was Amir Temur? A Persian poet writing the largest collection of Uzbek literature The first Uzbek president A Silk Road trader from Khiva The 14th century conqueror of Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia 4. Which two cities were once capitals of Islamic khanates? Khiva & Bukhara Tashkent & Urgench Samarkand & Termez Nukus & Namangan 5. Which empire was NOT once in present-day Uzbekistan? The Temurids The Romans The Mongols The Russians Submit Back to Quizzes
