NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
University Village, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Pl0t 91, Cadastral Zone Jabi Abuja
FACULTY OF ARTS
July, 2017 Examination
END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION 2017_1
Programme: B. A. Islamic Studies
Name of Subject: Islamic Studies
Course/Title: ISL472 : Islam’s contributions to Civilization
2.0 Units Time Allowed:2 hrs
Instruction to Candidates: Answer only THREE questions in all
1. Discuss Arab civilization in the pre-Islamic and early Islamic periods. 24 marks.
2a. Differentiate between Islamic and Western civilizations. 10 marks
b. Explain three of the general characteristics of Islamic civilization. 13 marks
3. Critically examine the Islamic Civilization and Modern Renaisance. 23 marks
4. Briefly discuss Islam’s contributions to knowledge. 23 marks
5a. The ‘Dark Age’ period in Europe is the ‘Golden Age’ of Islam. Discuss. 7 marks
b. Give and explain four (4) reasons behind Islam’s attainment of the Golden Age. 16 marks
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