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When was the V World kurultai of Kazakhs held?
When was the V World kurultai of Kazakhs held?
The population of Kazakhstan as of January 1, 2011, was over 20 million.
The population of Kazakhstan as of January 1, 2011, was over 20 million.
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What was the focus of the international conference held during the V World kurultai of Kazakhs?
What was the focus of the international conference held during the V World kurultai of Kazakhs?
Caliph Altai and the return of history
The first census after Kazakhstan gained independence was held in _____.
The first census after Kazakhstan gained independence was held in _____.
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Match the following census years with their respective populations:
Match the following census years with their respective populations:
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What significant change was noted in the 2009 census results regarding urban and rural populations?
What significant change was noted in the 2009 census results regarding urban and rural populations?
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The kurultai has been held annually since 1992.
The kurultai has been held annually since 1992.
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As of November 16, 2023, what is the population of Kazakhstan?
As of November 16, 2023, what is the population of Kazakhstan?
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What percentage of the population in Kazakhstan is rural?
What percentage of the population in Kazakhstan is rural?
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The 2021 census was the first census conducted in Kazakhstan since acquiring sovereignty.
The 2021 census was the first census conducted in Kazakhstan since acquiring sovereignty.
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As of the 2021 census, what was the total population of Kazakhstan?
As of the 2021 census, what was the total population of Kazakhstan?
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The ethnic group with the largest population in Kazakhstan is __________.
The ethnic group with the largest population in Kazakhstan is __________.
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Match the ethnic groups in Kazakhstan with their respective population figures:
Match the ethnic groups in Kazakhstan with their respective population figures:
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What important event in 1990 influenced the formation of political parties in Kazakhstan?
What important event in 1990 influenced the formation of political parties in Kazakhstan?
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The Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR became the Socialist Party of Kazakhstan in 1991.
The Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR became the Socialist Party of Kazakhstan in 1991.
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What was the name of the first political party established in Kazakhstan?
What was the name of the first political party established in Kazakhstan?
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What was the primary goal of the Republican Party of Kazakhstan "Azat" when it was formed in 1991?
What was the primary goal of the Republican Party of Kazakhstan "Azat" when it was formed in 1991?
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N.Nazarbayev became the political leader of the People's Cooperative Party of Kazakhstan.
N.Nazarbayev became the political leader of the People's Cooperative Party of Kazakhstan.
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Who became the Chief Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan in October 1994?
Who became the Chief Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan in October 1994?
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The modern political party of Kazakhstan founded in January 1995 aimed to support _______ groups.
The modern political party of Kazakhstan founded in January 1995 aimed to support _______ groups.
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Match the following political parties with their main focus:
Match the following political parties with their main focus:
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In which year was the Social Democratic Party of Kazakhstan "Auyl" established?
In which year was the Social Democratic Party of Kazakhstan "Auyl" established?
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What year was the idea of organizing the Ombudsman Institute in Kazakhstan first expressed?
What year was the idea of organizing the Ombudsman Institute in Kazakhstan first expressed?
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The Ombudsman in Kazakhstan makes binding decisions.
The Ombudsman in Kazakhstan makes binding decisions.
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The People's Cooperative Party of Kazakhstan was founded in 1993.
The People's Cooperative Party of Kazakhstan was founded in 1993.
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Who was the chairman of the Social Democratic Party "Auyl"?
Who was the chairman of the Social Democratic Party "Auyl"?
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What is the primary role of the Ombudsman in Kazakhstan?
What is the primary role of the Ombudsman in Kazakhstan?
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The Ombudsman is also referred to as the Commissioner for __________ Rights.
The Ombudsman is also referred to as the Commissioner for __________ Rights.
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Match the following companies with their involvement in the Ombudsman Institute:
Match the following companies with their involvement in the Ombudsman Institute:
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Which principle is NOT one of the main principles of the Ombudsman?
Which principle is NOT one of the main principles of the Ombudsman?
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The Ombudsman works independently of government officials.
The Ombudsman works independently of government officials.
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What is the effect of the Ombudsman’s activities on the moral climate within the workplace?
What is the effect of the Ombudsman’s activities on the moral climate within the workplace?
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Which party was formed in March 2002 by members of the 'DDT'?
Which party was formed in March 2002 by members of the 'DDT'?
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Dariga Nazarbayeva was elected chairman of the 'Ak Zhol' party in April 2003.
Dariga Nazarbayeva was elected chairman of the 'Ak Zhol' party in April 2003.
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What was the new name of the Democratic Party of Kazakhstan in 2006?
What was the new name of the Democratic Party of Kazakhstan in 2006?
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The required number of party supporters for registration was reduced from ______ to 40 thousand in December 2008.
The required number of party supporters for registration was reduced from ______ to 40 thousand in December 2008.
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Match the following political parties with their characteristics:
Match the following political parties with their characteristics:
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Which party decided to unite with the Otan Party in 2006?
Which party decided to unite with the Otan Party in 2006?
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As of the end of 2011, there were ten political parties operating in Kazakhstan.
As of the end of 2011, there were ten political parties operating in Kazakhstan.
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Who was elected as the first secretary of the Communist People's Party of Kazakhstan in April 2004?
Who was elected as the first secretary of the Communist People's Party of Kazakhstan in April 2004?
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Study Notes
Socio-political Development in Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan has held a World Kurultai every 5 years since 1992
- The 5th World Kurultai of Kazakhs was held in Astana in 2017
- The Kurultai involved representatives from the Kazakh diaspora and national intelligentsia
- A conference was held on "Caliph Altai and the return of history" during the 2017 Kurultai
Population of Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan's population as of November 16, 2023 is approximately 20,000,000
- The country ranks 62nd globally based on population
- The 1999 census, conducted February 25 - March 4, recorded 14.9 million people, a 7.7% decrease compared to the 1989 All-Union census.
- The 2009 census showed a 16 million population, representing an increase of 6.8% from the 1999 census.
- The 2021 census indicated a population of 19.1 million, an increase of 3.17m people (19.8%) from the 2009 census
- In 2021, Kazakhs represented 70.4% of the population, followed by Russians (15.5%), Uzbeks (3.2%), Ukrainians (2.0%), and others
- Urban populations have decreased, while rural populations have increased
Formation of Political Parties in Kazakhstan
- Political parties emerged in Kazakhstan in the late Soviet Union era
- The repeal of Article 6 in the USSR Constitution (March 1990) was a key step in allowing for the formation of political parties
- Key events included the founding of political parties like "Alash", "Zheltoksan" and the Social Democratic Party; these occurred in June 1991
- Parties evolved through various changes in their membership, programs, priorities, or names
- By 2011, there were 8 active political parties in Kazakhstan
- A key example is "Nur Otan" political party
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Explore the socio-political development and population dynamics of Kazakhstan, including the significance of the World Kurultai and recent census data. This quiz covers key events and demographic changes from 1992 to 2023.
