Transcaucasia. Transcaucasia Gateway of migration Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Long history of migration b/c gateway between Europe & Asia Trade routes.

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Transcaucasia

Gateway of migration Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Long history of migration b/c gateway between Europe & Asia Trade routes near Black Sea = thriving commercial regions Many different cultures, languages, religions because of migration Christianity & Islam mainly

History of invasion Region constantly being invaded 1700s – Russia began invading Late 1870s – Transcaucasia part of Russian empire Red Army (1920s) – Soviet military taken control of region

Modern life in Transcaucasia Highly educated population Supra – dinner party celebration of Georgia; vast quantities of food & drink

Central asia

Historical crossroads Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan History of travel & trade The Silk Road; trade route between China & the Mediterranean Sea Spread ideas, technology & religion

The great game Great Britain & Russian Empire struggle for control of region beginning 19th century G.B. Wanted to stop Russia from expanding through Central Asia into India End of 19th century, Russia Empire controlled this area Collapse of USSR = independent republics

Cultures divided & conquered USSR used differences among ethnic groups to establish authority in region Carved out 5 new nations corresponding to largest ethnic groups Led to large ethnic minorities within countries Divided by ethnic & political loyalties, unified via religion (Islam) & language (Turkish/Russian) Nomads – people with no permanent home; maintained culture during USSR control Yurts – nomad tents with elaborate handwoven carpets

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