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300
Alexander the Great 300b.c
He brought Greek influences when he invaded Central Asia. -
Jan 1, 600
Turkic-speaking A.D. 600
Turkic-speaking people established kingdoms in Central Asia. -
Jan 1, 700
Arab Speakers
Arab speakers introduced Islamic faith when they invaded. -
Feb 25, 1218
Mongols Ruling
Mongols from farthereast, led by Genghis Khan, began a 200-year rule over Central Asia. -
Feb 25, 1300
Timur a.k.a Tamerlane
A turkic-speaker named Timur rose to power in the 1300s and bulit an empire. -
Feb 25, 1400
European's set sail
In 1400s Europeans began to sail to East Asia, avoiding the Silk Road. As a result trade declined n Central Asia, and the region became isolated. -
Russian Invasion
When central Asia was under the rule of Genhgis Khan Russia was to weak to invade forces. When they were not Russians could defeat them. Russian forces advanced into Central Asia between 1865-1876. -
Railroads
When Russian were in control of Central Asia they had railroads built connecting the region to Europe. Central Asia become more open to trade and other European countries. -
Taking Power
The Soviet Government took power in Russia after the Russian Revolution in 1917. -
Bomb Testing
The Soviet Union tested hundreds of nuclear bombs in an isolated area of northeastern Kazakhstan -
Riot Breaks out
Ethnic conflict also threatens the region. Various groups have committed violent actions. In 1989, riots erupted among Uzbeks and others in the Fergana Valley -
Soviet Union Collapsing
When the Soviet's collapsed the Central Asian republics declared their independence -
Moving Capitals
Kazakhstan moved it's capital from Almaty to Astana. The government wanted to rebulid the city. -
Kidnapping
An Islamic rebel group kiddnapped foreign travelers. The region remained tense.
