Circassian Revolution

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/circassian-revolution

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the geographic scope of homeland?Northwestern Caucasus, including modern-day Krasnodar Krai and Adygea
2. What is the primary imperial power?Russian Empire
3. Why did the Circassians want to stay independent?They wanted to protect their homes, culture, and way of life from being taken over by the Russians.
4. How did the Circassians defend themselves?They used guerrilla tactics, riding quickly through the mountains and using their knowledge of the terrain to surprise the Russian army.

Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, implying independence and self-governance.
Circassian Genocide: The systematic expulsion and killing of Circassians by the Russian Empire following the Caucasian War.
Cultural Preservation: The effort to maintain and pass on the unique customs, languages, and traditions of a group.