Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization & Religion Question Paper
Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization & Religion
Course:Bachelor Of Arts
Institution: Kenyatta University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 215: HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION & RELIGION
DATE: FRIDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2009 TIME: 11.00 A.M. - 1.00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer
Three Questions, at least One from Each Section.
SECTION I
1.
(a)
How did the Caliphate become a legitimate institution in Islam?
(b)
Examine how the Civil War shaped later developments in the history of Islam.
2.
Assess the achievements of either the Orthodox Caliphs or the Umayyads.
3.
Discuss the reasons that contributed to the decline and fall of the Umayyad Dynasty.
SECTION II
4.
(a)
Examine the rise of the Abbasids to power in 750 CE.
(b)
Demonstrate how the Abbasid Revolution was a victory of the Persians over the
Arabs.
5.
Analyze the political and religious differences that led to the development of sectarianism
in
Islam.
6.
What were the features and limitations of Traditional Islamic Education
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