CSS Islamic History & Culture Past Paper 2002

Paper-I

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 Give a brief but best meaning sketch of the socio-political conditions prevailing in the Byzantine and the Sasanian empires on the eve of the advent of Islam. What was the significance of Islam in the context of those conditions?

Q.3 Never in the annals of history has any conquest been so peaceful as the conquest of Makkah. Please explain.

Q.4 Highlight the achievements of Hazrat Abu-Bakr Al-Siddique as the first caliph.

Q.5 Discuss the emergence of the Umayyads with special reference to the role of Amir Mu’awiya.

Q.6 Explain the progress of philosophy during the Abbasid Caliphate with special reference to three (3) most celebrated philosophers of that period.

Q.7 Write a comprehensive note on any ONE of the following: (a) Character and achievements of Muhammad al-Fatih (the Conqueror)
OR
(b) Suleiman the Magnificent

Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(a) Al-shu’ubiyyah
(b) Umar bin Abd-al-Aziz
(c) Al-Mu’tazilah
(d) Al-Biruni

Paper-II

PART-2(Subjective) 80 Marks

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

PART-II

Q.2 Analyse the character of Abdul Rahman III as a man, an administrator, and a patron of art and literature.

Q.3 “After the fall of Cordova, Chivalry founded a congenial home at Granada where it attained its highest development”. Elaborate this statement and discuss the Medieval concept of Chivalry.

Q.4 Describe some philosophical and political writings in Andalus.

Q.5 “Spain was the torch of Europe. The Arabs were the bringers of light to Medieval Europe.” Elucidate.

Q.6 “The fine arts were not neglected and the Spanish Arabs excelled their Christian neighbours both in sculpture and painting.” Discuss.

Q.7 Discuss the contribution of the Muslims in the field of pottery and calligraphy.

Q.8 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:

(A) Ziryab the musician
(B) Battle of Zallaqa
(C) Al-Generalife
(D) Battle of Ain Jalut
(E) University of Cordova