Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization & Religion Question Paper
Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization & Religion
Course:Bachelor Of Education
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2007
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 215:
HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION & RELIGION
DATE: Friday, 27th July, 2007
TIME: 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer THREE questions at least ONE from EACH Section.
Section I
1. Analyze the achievements of Either the Orthodox caliphs Or the Umayyad
Dynasty.
2. "Thefitna (civil war) was a turning point in the history oflslam". Discuss.
3. What were the reasons for the decline and fall of the Umayyad dynasty?
Section n
4. (a) Discuss the rise of the Abbasid to power in 750 (CE)
(b) How was the Abbasid revolution a victory of the Persians over the Arabs?
5. Account for the growth of schism in Islam
6. Examine the features of traditional Islamic education.
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