CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2007

Paper-I

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 “The Arabian in general and Beduin in particular is a born democrat” (P. K. Hitti).
Keeping this statement in view, discuss the socio-political condition of Arabia before Islam.

Q.3 Discuss the steps taken by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to ensure peace and tranquility in a society of acute anarchy at Madina.

Q.4 Estimate the role of Hazrat Abu Bakr as a protector of Islam.

Q.5 Determine the basic characteristics of the economic system of Islam.

Q.6 Write an essay on the scientific and literary progress of the Muslims during the Abbasid period.

Q.7 Enumerate the various causes of the decline and disintegration of the Ottoman Caliphate and also describe its aftermath.

Q.8 Write short notes on any four of the following: (a) Hilf Al-Fadhul
(b) Khazraj
(c) Jabia Conference
(d) Bayt Al-Hikmah
(e) Samarra
(f) Al-Muwatta

Paper-II

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 How did Islam penetrate into North Africa? Also, give a brief introduction of North African Muslim countries.
Q.3 The advancement of Europe in the field of sciences is based on the achievements of Muslims in their golden era. Discuss.
Q.4 Western civilization is in a state of clash with Islamic civilization for increasing its influence. (Your view should be based on arguments in Yes/No).
Q.5 Describe the ways and means through which a bridge may be made between the Muslim and Western societies for co-existence.
Q.6 Highlight the achievements of Ibn-e-Khaldun and Ibn-e-Rushd.
Q.7 Define civilization and culture and describe the contributions of Muslim civilization towards different human societies.
Q.8 Why is the Muslim Ummah lagging behind today in the field of science and technology?