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Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization And Religion Question Paper

Are 215: History Of Islamic Civilization And Religion 

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2016



KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2016/2017
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
ARE 215: HISTORY OF ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION AND RELIGION
DATE: MONDAY,21 November,2016. TIME:8.00am-10.00am

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer THREE questions,at least one from each section.

SECTION 1

1. Discuss the social, political, economic and religious background of Arabia that led to the rise of Islam

2. Discuss measures introduced by Caliph Abu Bakar to improve on governance

3. EITHER.
a) Analyze five reasons for the rise of the Umayyad Dynasty
OR
b) Discuss any five reasons that led to the fall of Abbasid Dynasty

SECTION 2.

4. Discuss the statement that 'Education was the main reason behind the rise of Islamic civilization'

5. EITHER.
a) Assess Muslim Scholars' contributions to human civilization in general
OR
b) Explain Ibn Sina's contributions in the field of medicine.

6. Discuss any five major differences between Sunni and shia belief system






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