EXAMINATION, 2004

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE, PAPER-11. TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS

MAXIMUM MARKS: 100 NOTE: Attempt any FIVE questions in all, including QUESTION No.8
which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry EQUAL marks.

1. Explain the cuases and events of the expansion of Muslim rule in Spain during the Umayyad's period.

2. Discuss the Chief features of Muslim contribution ta Philosophy in Spain with brief notes on any three
important philosophers of that period.

3. It is claimed that the RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION movements in Western and Southern
Europe were indebted to the Muslim learning in Spain. Please substantiate.

4. Describe the character and achievements to

Sulaiman Al-Qanuni, the magnificent.

5. Enumerate the principal mosques erected by the Ottomans in their capital city of 'Istanbul*.

6. Analyze the Political and Religious Policies of King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia. ?.

7- Explain the Political motives of American presence in Iraq and identify its effects in the region with
special reference to Pakistan.
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TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS:-100

MARKS:100

NOTE: Attempt 5 questions in all, including question No.8 which is Compulsory. All questions carry
equal marks.

1. How Islam was introduced in Africa and Spain? Discuss with reference to the period ‘of Islamic history
starting from the times of Hazrat Umar, the second caliph of Islam up to the times of ‘Walid bin Abdul
Malik, the. Ummayyad caliph.

2. What kind of Muslim administration and society developed in Spain during the Ummayyad governors..
of. Spain (‘714-756 .AD). Discuss.

3. Critically evaluate the Muslim contribution in ‘the field of architecture, music, painting, pottery and
calligraphy under the Muslim rules of Spain.

4.,’ How ~the Muslim’ universities and seminaries in Cordova, Granada ‘and Baghdad contributed
towards bringing intellectual revolution known as European Renaissance in 15th and 16th centuries A.D.?
Discuss.

5. The way the scholarly works of Ibn Sina (Avecena) brought revolution in European medical sciences
should be thoroughly analysed.

6. What were the reasons for the downfall of the Muslim Rule in Spain? Discuss.

7. Write short notes on any’ TWO of the following:

(a) Abdur Rahman I (b) Tariq bin Ziyad

(c) Ibne Rushd (d) Al Hakam II

COMPULSORY QUESTION

8. Write only the correct answer in the answer book. Don’t reproduce the questions:

(1) Tariq bin Ziyad conquered Spain in 711 A.D. during the reign of Caliph__________________

(2) During 719-1031 A.D. Muslim Spain ‘was ruled from the capital of_________________________

3) The great mosque of Cordova was built by ________________

(4) Abdur Rahman III assumed the title of caliph in_____________

5) Fatimid caliphate was established in North Africa in___________

(6) Nasrid kingdom ruled Granada during __________

(7) Ibn Bassal contributed to the development of agriculture science during ________________
(8) Paper making industry was introduced to Europe by Islamic Spain by establishing paper industry at
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(9) Tarikh Iftitab al-Andlus was written by____________

(10) The technique of cutting crystal was introduced in Muslim Spain by _________

(11) Islamic Spain was ruled by _________ during 796-822 AD.

(12) The great city of "Madina tul Zohra" was constructed by _______________

(13) The battle of Alarcas was fought in’_________

(14) Muslim Rule in Granada came to an end in 4442-JIY .

(15) "Calendar of Cardova" was compiled by_____________

(16) Taug al—Hamamah was authore& by_____________

(17) Al-Masalik wa’l Mamalik was written by __________

(18) Fiqh __________ was dominant in Muslim Spain throughout its history. ‘ ‘ .

(19) Ibn Rushd (Averroes) lived during ______________

(20) The earliest Muslim mathematician of Granada was____________________

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