The zakat quarrel, the move to the Kalmyk land and Barchin
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Describe the characters of Boybo‘ri and Boysari with two adjectives each and give evidence.
For example: Boybo‘ri – caring but abrupt (he sent collectors); Boysari – proud and hot-tempered (he humiliated the envoys).
2
Draw the family tree that begins with Dobonbiy. With an adult’s help make a three-generation tree of your own family.
Dobonbiy → Alpinbiy → Boybo‘ri and Boysari → Boybo‘ri’s children (Hakimbek, Qaldirg‘ochoyim), Boysari’s daughter (Oybarchin).
3
Find and explain two places where Barchin’s wisdom and courage show.
Wisdom – asking for six months; courage – throwing down Ko‘kaman and answering the alps without fear.
4
What role did Yartiboy play in the decision? What would you have done in his place? Write your view.
Free answer; it should mention Yartiboy’s first neutrality, then his support of Boysari, and its effect.