Calicut University 2009 B.A Islamic History – I : History and Culture of Arabia upto 661 A.D. - Question Paper

Map ques.
1. Mark on the outline map given the extent of South and North Arabian states of
Pre-Islamic times and locate the subsequent places :
a) Sana b) Ukaz c) Ghassan d) Aden e) Yathrib.
Write a note on the ancient culture of the Yamanites.
OR
Mark on the outline map given the extent of the Islamic state under Umar and
locate the subsequent places :
a) Fustat b) Alexandria c) Jerusalem d) Madinah e) Isfahan.
Write a note on Umer's visit to Jerusalem. (10+5=15)

PART – I
(Essay Questions)
ans any 3 ques.. every ques. carries 15 marks.
2. Trace the characteristic features of the social life of the Pre-Islamic Arabs.
3. "Beauty of man lies in his tongue". Examine the statement in the light of the achievements
of the Arabs in the field of poetry.
4. Sketch the life of the Prophet at Makkah from prophethood to the Hijrah.
5. Why the treaty of Hudaibiya is taken as a diplomatic success of the Prophet ?
6. What were the challenges before the 1st Caliph ? How did he overcome them ?
(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
7. Why Arabia is considered as the cradle of the semitic race ?
8. How did the South Arabian and North Arabian states differ in their culture and
civilization ?
9. What was the tribal structure of the Arabs ?
10. Bring out the role of the Arabs in east-west trade.
Group – B
11. Examine the experiences of the Muslims in Abyssinia.
12. Highlight the important features of the brotherhood ranging from the Ansars and Muhajirs.
13. How did the battle of Badr influence the course of human history ?
14. How did the Prophet transform the Arabian society ?
Group – C
15. What is meant by the Riddha Wars ? How did Abu Bakr face them ?
16. How did Umar consolidate Iraq, Syria and Egypt with Arabia ?
17. What were the vested interests of the enemies of Uthman ?
18. How did the battle Siffin affect the unity of Muslim Community ? (8×5=40 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.