Objective
1. Choose the correct option. ( /5)
a) Islam began in the ____________________in Saudi Arabia.
i. 7th century
ii. 6th century AD
iii. 6th century BC
b) The Psalms was the holy book sent down upon, _________________.
i. Hazrat Daud ( A.S )
ii. Hazrat Isa ( A.S )
iii. Hazrat Musa ( A.S )
c) ______________ is based on five pillars.
i. Christianity
ii. Islam
iii. Buddhism
d) _______________ spread in two main waves.
i. Islam
ii. Judaism
iii. Buddhism
e) ‘ The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices’ was written in Persia in the
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i. 13th Century
ii. 31st century
iii. 14th century
f) The Arabs studied the work of ___________________ mathematicians in particular and
made many advances of their own.
i. Greek and Syrian
ii. Greek and Indian
iii. Roman and Persian
g) Arabic Translations of Greek and Indian manuscripts were translated into
_____________ and then used in Europe for the next five centuries.
i. English
ii. Latin
iii. Hindi
h) The central structure of Islamic architecture is the _____________________.
i. Tomb
ii. Church
iii. Mosque
i) Today, __________________ from Islamic countries are still the most prized in the
world.
i. Carpets
ii. Fabrics
iii. Jewellery
j) _____________________is holy city for three religions.
i) Jerusalem
ii) Makah
iii) Palestine
2. Correct and rewrite the underlined words only. ( /5)
a) By the 13th century AD, the Muslim World was in crisis.
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b) The Pope overthrew the Fatimid Sultan and made himself king of Egypt.
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c) King Philips earned the nick name “Lion Heart” for his bravery in battle.
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d) In Asia, the chief trading towns were in northern Italy and southern France.
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e) Eventually the Arab Umayyad dynasty was overthrown by the Chinese.
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3. Who am I? ( /5)
a) The country conquered by Romans in 63 BC. __________________
b) The one who called a great conference in 1095 and demanded that Jerusalem be
freed. _____________________
c) A Muslim commander in Spain who invaded France in 732. _______________
d) Usually found in the homes of wealthier people. ____________________
e) The one who had been quarrelling with Richard for years over the English Throne.
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4. Match the following
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Fabrics Latin word
Crucis 1144
Second Crusade an important part of Muslim Art
Salahuddin 1097
First Crusade brave leader
Subjective
5. Write short answers. All questions carry equal marks. ( /10)
a) Why were Indian numerals easier to use than Roman ones?
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b) Name the four religious books and upon whom they were sent down ?
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c) Why was Jerusalem such an important city?
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d) Differentiate between astrology and astronomy.
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e) Why were gardens so important to Muslims?
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6. Answer any four questions. All questions carry equal marks. ( /20)
a) Write a short biography of Salahuddin focusing on his character and leadership
qualities.
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b) How did Islam spread in two main waves? Explain briefly.
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c) Explain the role of people who toiled for the spread of Islam.
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_d) Define the physical features of a mosque?
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f) Explain the capture of Antioch and Jerusalem.
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g) What were the points of controversy between King Richard and Philip?
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