CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2005

Paper-I

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 The advent of Islam resulted in a new socio-political, economic, and religious revolution in the history of the world. Discuss.
Q.3 Write down a detailed note on the difficulties and sufferings the Holy Prophet and his Companions had to undergo during the Makkan period.
Q.4 Write a comprehensive essay on the teachings of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Q.5 Highlight the character of Hazrat Umar and the expansion of the Muslim domain during his Caliphate.
Q.6 Highlight the central and provincial administrative structure of the Umayyads.
Q.7 The Abbasid period was the golden period for the progress of different sciences and arts. Discuss.
Q.8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Hazrat Usman Ghani
(b) The Holy Prophet (SAW) as a Teacher
(c) Battle of Siffin
(d) Walid bin Abd al-Malik

Paper-II

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 How did Abd al-Rahman al-Dakhil conquer Spain? Highlight his contributions to the social welfare of the people of the country.
Q.3 Write a note on the causes of the collapse of the Umayyad rule and the emergence of the Muluk al-Tawaif in Spain.
Q.4 Highlight the Muslim contribution in the Western Renaissance movement.
Q.5 Harun al-Rashid and Ma’mun al-Rashid contributed a great deal towards different disciplines of knowledge. Substantiate with historical facts.
Q.6 Critically evaluate the Ottomans’ administrative reforms with special reference to their Tanzimat.
Q.7 Write a note on the life and academic contributions of Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and Ibn Rushd (Averroes).
Q.8 How do you perceive the future scenario of the present conflict between Western policymakers and Muslims?