West Asia Test Study Guide

A set of flashcards designed to help students review key dates, topics, and long answer requirements for the West Asia Test.

When is the West Asia Test scheduled to take place?

Thursday, 5/21

What is the structure of the West Asia Quiz?

17 multiple choice questions, 4 short answer questions, and 2 long answer questions.

What are the primary multiple choice topics related to history and politics?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement and its effects, the impact of oil on the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict timeline, and issues preventing a two-state solution.

What religious and historical periods are covered in the multiple choice section?

Monotheistic Religions, Five Pillars of Faith, and the Islamic Empire/Golden Age.

In what year did the Sykes-Picot Agreement occur?

1916

When was the Balfour Declaration issued?

1917

What year was the UN Partition Plan established?

1947

In what year did the First Arab-Israeli War take place?

1948

When did the Six Day War occur?

1967

In what year did the First Intifada begin?

1987

What is the timeframe for the Oslo Accords?

1994 (specifically 1993-1995)

How should students prepare for the long answer questions?

By preparing to answer in 4-5 complete sentences.

What four components must be included in the long answer response about the 'Unresolved Issue preventing a Two-State Solution'?

1. The Issue; 2. The 'Why' (explanation of the obstacle); 3. The 'Evidence' (detail from current events text); 4. The 'So What?' (explaining why peace is harder to reach).

What are students asked to provide regarding the impact of oil on southwest Asia?

At least two specific examples of how oil has affected the region.