Get premium membership and access revision papers, questions with answers as well as video lessons.

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




More Question Papers

Enhance your teaching with our comprehensive Schemes of Work and Notes!

Popular Exams

Mid Term Exams

End Term 1 Exams

End Term 3 Exams

Opener Exams

Full Set Exams

Return to Question Papers    

© 2008-2024 by KenyaPlex.com. All Rights Reserved | Home | About Us | Contact Us | Copyright | Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertise