Calicut University 2009 B.A Islamic History – III : Later Absids (847-1258 A.D.) Succession States, Crusades and the Ottoman Turks (upto 1807 A.D.) - Question Paper

Map ques.
1. Mark on the outline map given the extent of the Abbasid empire in 1258 and
locate the subsequent places.
a) Baghdad b) Basara c) Mosal d) Damascus e) Madinah
Write a note on Mongol invasion to Abbasid empire.
OR
Mark on the outline map given the extent of the Fathimid empire and locate
the subsequent places :
a) Cairo b) Alexandria c) Jerusalem d) Damascus e) Hijaz
Write a note on Al-Azhar. (10+5=15 Marks)

PART – I
Essay ques.
ans 3 ques.. every ques. carries 15 marks.
2. "The fall of Baghdad marked the end of an era in the history of Islam". discuss.
OR
provide an account of the scientific and literary progress under the Fathimids.
3. Why Salahuddin is acclaimed as the hero of the Crusades ?
OR
Bring out the situation that led to the Muslim conquest of Sicily.
4. Why Muhammed II is defined as 'The Conqueror' ? (3×15=45 Marks)

PART – II
Short Essays
ans any 8 ques. choosing at lowest 2 ques. from every group. every
ques. carries five marks.

Group – A
5. Examine the role of Mahmud of Ghazni in the preservation of the cultural traditions
of the Abbasids.
6. How did the Mongol invasion reason the decline of the Abbasids ?
7. Trace the origin of the Fathimid dynasty.
8. Bring out the achievements of Al-Muiz of Egypt.

Group – B
9. provide an account of the origin and development of Ayyubid power.
10. What was the immediate reason for the Crusades ?
11. What were the effects of the Crusades on Europe ?
12. How did Sicily help the propagation of Islamic culture in Italy and France ?

Group – C
13. Who were the Ottomans ? How could they establish their power in Asia Minor ?
14. What is the importance of Constantinople in the history of Ottoman empire ?
15. What is meant by 'Millet System' ? How did it help the Ottoman administration ?
16. How did the Janissaries differ from other forces of the Ottoman dynasty ?
(8×5=40 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.