Islamic History and Culture KP PMS Paper II 2013

KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF

PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17) 2013

ISLAMIC HISTORY & CULTURE, PAPER-II

TIME ALLOWED: 03 HOURS MAX: MARKS: 100

Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1: Throw light on causes and circumstances which led Muslims to establish caliphate in Spain.

Q.2: How the Muslims legacy of social and natural sciences was shifted to Europe? Discuss.

Q.3: Discuss the contribution of Muslims of Spain in architecture and handicrafts.

Q.4: Give an account of Muslims’ conquests and achievements in the field of surgery and Medicine.

Q.5: Write a Critical note on administrative structure of Fatimids.

Q.6: Discuss the historical contribution of Muslim Universities and seminaries in Baghdad in establishment of Islamic Culture.

Q.7: Critically analyze the Role of NGO’s and Private Institutions in Westernization of Modern Muslim Societies.

Q.8: Do you agree with theory of Clash of Civilizations? Discuss in the light of Islamic Teachings and Nature of Islamic Civilizations.