Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization And Religion Question Paper
Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization And Religion
Course:Bachelor Of Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2010
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
ARE 215:
HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND RELIGION
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DATE: SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2010
TIME: 2.00 P.M. ? 4.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Three Questions, at least one form Each Section.
SECTION 1
1.
a)
Show how the caliphate became a legitimate institution in Islam following the
death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE.
b)
Discuss the achievements of Caliph Umar (634 ? 644 CE).
2.
a)
What was al-Fitna?
b)
Discuss its effect on later developments in the history of Islam.
3.
Analyze the rise of the Umayyads to power in 661 CE.
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SECTION II
4.
Examine the achievements of the Abbasid dynasty (750-1258 CE)
5.
Discuss the reasons and the development of Sectarianism in Islam.
6.
Either:
a)
Assess the role of traditional Islamic institutions of education.
Or
b)
What were the features of traditional Islamic education?
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