The political situation in the 17th and first half of the 18th century
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write the Khiva khans between 1602 and 1644 with their years.
Arab Muhammad 1602–1623; Asfandiyar 1623–1643.
2
Write two positive results of Abulghazi’s reforms.
Central power briefly strengthened; nomads settled.
3
Write reasons for Russia’s interest in Khiva.
Trade routes, extending influence, the route to India.
4
Find Khiva, Urgench, the Aral Sea and the Atrek river on the map.
Answer: the Atrek is to the south-west, toward the Caspian.