Social and economic life in the Emirate of Bukhara
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Briefly state the emirate’s borders.
Zarafshan, Kashkadarya, Hisar, Khujand, Ura-Tepa and neighbouring lands.
2
Name two irrigation means.
The chigir and canals with water dividers.
3
Find out about tax types in present-day Uzbekistan.
Answer: for example value-added tax and income tax.
4
How many tangas is 2.5 percent zakat on 4,000 tangas?
100
5
Why was a tenant farmer’s position hard? Write your view.
Answer: the land was not his and he had to pay taxes and rent.