Islamic History and Culture KPK 2010

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE- PART I

Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100

Attempt total FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Advent of Islam and the teachings of the Quran led the foundation of a new and revolutionary world order. Discuss.

2. Discuss the main features of Treaty of Madinah (Meesaq e Madinah) and explain that this treaty was the charter of peace and friendship.

3. Discuss the event of assassination of Omar, causes, political and social impacts on Islamic state and society.

4. Give an account of the conquests and achievements of Hazrat Uthman, the third Khalifa.

5. Describe the administrative structure of Umayyads Empire.

6. Give a detailed account of salient features of a welfare state during the Abbasid period.

7. Critically analyze the causes and reasons of the Fall of Turkish Empire.

8. Write a note on any TWO of the following:
a) Quran-Emphasis on the study of nature
b) Problems of early days of Khilafat of Abu Bakr.
c) Omar Bin Abdul Aziz and his reforms
d) Baitul Hikmat.

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KHYBER PUKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION,PESHAWAR
SUBJECT:- COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POST OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17)

ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURE- PART II

Time allowed: 3 hours
Max marks:100

Attempt total FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Describe the causes of the establishment of the Fatmid Caliphate in North Africa.

2. Cordova says: "An old Arab writer is the bride of Andalusia". Elucidate.

3. Discuss the contribution of the Muslims of Spain in Music and Calligraphy and its impact on the Europe.

4. Briefly describe the intellectual and literary activities under the Fatmids.

5. What were the causes which ultimately brought the downfall of Muslims in Spain?

6. Do you agree with the view that Ibn Abi Rabi has only a theory of government but no theory of state. Elucidate.

7. What is the difference between Culture and Civilization? Describe the contribution of Muslim Civilization towards the betterment of humanity.