Balochistan Public Service Commission
Combined Competitive Examination for the posts of BCS (EB)
/Section Officers B-17 in the S&GAD Govt. of Balochistan
ISLAMIC HISTORY – I
Time Allowed: 03 Hors. . . . July 14, 2010 . . . . Total Marks: 150
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Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks. Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q-1. Read the following statements and write the correct answers:
i. Briefly explain one of the following:
a. Hebrews (their origin and faith)
b. Hellenic Civililzation
c. Mesopotamia with reference to Assyria and Babylonia
ii. Who invented the Sun-Dial and the Water Clock
a. Egyptians
b. Europeans
c. Babylonians
d. None of these
iii. Which group of Semitic peoples of Pre-Islamic period made war of pillage massacre of human life and they found special pleasure in it.
a. Romans
b. Indians
c. Assyrians
d. None of these
iv. One the eve of the Rise of Islam, how many mighty powers were ruling over the territories of the near and Middle East:
a. Greek
b. Indian
c. Byzantine and Sasanian
d. None of these4
v. Christianity is one of the greatest religions of the world. It was due to the efforts of St. Paul that Christianity spread from Asia Minor to:
a. Russia
b. China
c. Greece & Rome
d. None of these
vi. Which one is the greatest of the ancient Persian Kings among the following:
a. Cyrus
b. Darius
c. Ardeshir
d. None of these
vii. Who were ruling on Persia before the Establishment of Sasanian Dynasty:
a. Medes
b. Romans
c. Greek-Parthian
d. None of these
viii. Arabia, the Cradle of Islam, is the largest peninsula in the world. It was an area of:
a. 120, 000 Sq Miles
b. 150, 000 Sq Miles
c. 160, 000 Sq Miles
d. None of these
ix. The poems of Pre-Islamic Arabia are one of our important sources for study of History of this period. They throw light on all aspects of Pre-Islamic Arabia. Give one or two of important poets in Pre-Isamic Arabia.
x. Explain Polygamy and Polyandry which were prevalent among the Arabs.
Q-2. In age of darkness, the Arabs were endowed with courage, dogged tenacity, feeling of freedom and the knack of poetry. During this Dark Age the firmament of Arab was over clouded with injustice, vice and superstitions. In the light of above compare and contrast the Religious, political and social conditions of Arabia before and after Islam.
Q-3. The Religions Islam is a complete message for regulating the entire life of humanity and for the achievement of liberty, fraternity and equality for all people. Discuss
Q-4. “Call me not the Khalifah of the Lord” Says Abu Bakar R.A. “I am Khalifah of the Prophet PBUH of the Lord”. In the light of this statement give an estimate of Abu Bakar R.A and explain the following:
a. Savior of Islam
b. Faith in Muhammad PBUH
c. Apostasy Movement
d. Battle of Yamama
e. Bahrain Rebellion
f. Causes of Syrian expedition
g. Battle of Ajnadan
h. Election of Umar R.A
Q-5. Describe the capabilities of Hazrat Ali R.A both as army chief and jurist.
Q-6. Under the Republic, the Khalifah was elected by the people. This Golden Rule was abandoned by Umayyads, henceforth the Khilafat of the Prophet PBUH was converted into De-factro kingship. Amplify with the following:
a. Naval Power
b. The revenue and military system
c. Position of Shura under the Umayyads
d. Education and architecture
e. Five central boards, give Arabian name and functions
Q-7. Who did not accept the succession of Yazid – I and with what results?
Q-8. Describe the conquest of Sindh by the Arabs. How do the Arabs carry on the internal administration of the country?
Q-9. “The Abbaside Propaganda was only the last nail in the Umayyad coffin”. These causes of disintegeration had been at work since long. Elucidate
Q-10. Write Notes on any three of the following:
i. Abdullah bin Zubain
ii. Muawiyah – II
iii. Hajjaj bin Yousuf
iv. Musa bin Nusair
v. Abu Muslim
Good Luck