Which connections with the rest of the world will prove most important for Central Asia in the near future—those based on cultural features, economic ties, or geopolitical connections?
What will be an ideal response?
Students should note, however, that these factors are not mutually exclusive. The region's economic future is largely—at least in the short-term—a condition of resource exploitation; this, in turn, will impact geopolitical relations. Increased foreign investment associated with oil and gas industries will subsequently influence cultural attitudes, behaviors, and demands.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) The Neolithic Revolution B) The Medical Revolution C) The Green Revolution D) The Industrial Revolution
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A) Alaska Native B) Native Hawaiian C) First Nations D) Plains Native E) Inuits