Worksheet: The Central Islamic Lands | History for Grade 11 PDF Download

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Q1: The Islamic calendar, known as the __________, was established during the caliphate of Umar in 622 CE.

Q2: The Islamic calendar is based on a lunar year of __________ days.

Q3: The Hijri year is about __________ days shorter than the solar year.

Q4: The Great Mosque of al-Mutawwakil in Samarra was constructed in the year __________.

Q5: The Quran is divided into __________ chapters.

Q6: The Quran is written in the Arabic language and contains messages from __________.

Q7: Abd al-Latif, a 12th-century scholar from Baghdad, was known for his expertise in __________ and __________.

Q8: Islamic art often features calligraphy and __________ designs.

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Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The Islamic calendar is based on a lunar year.
Reason: The Islamic calendar corresponds to the lunar phases, with months of 29 or 30 days.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: The Quran is a collection of messages from God sent to the Prophet.
Reason: The Quran narrates historical events in a straightforward manner.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Islamic art often features calligraphy and arabesque designs.
Reason: These art forms were developed due to the prohibition of representing living beings in religious art.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: The Great Mosque of al-Mutawwakil in Samarra is a significant Islamic architectural monument.
Reason: It is the smallest mosque in the world.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) The assertion is false, but the reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the significance of the Islamic calendar.

Q2: How does the Hijri year differ from the solar year?

Q3: What is the central message of the Quran?

Q4: Who was Abd al-Latif, and what were his areas of expertise?

Q5: Define calligraphy in the context of Islamic art.

Q6: Describe the design of a typical mosque in the Islamic world.

Q7: What is the purpose of a minaret in a mosque?

Q8: Why did Islamic art avoid representing living beings?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the architecture and historical importance of the Great Mosque of al-Mutawwakil in Samarra.

Q2: Explain the structure and contents of the Quran. How does it differ from historical narratives?

Q3: Discuss the role of the Islamic calendar in the religious and cultural life of Muslims.

Q4: What were the reasons for the development of calligraphy and arabesque in Islamic art? Provide examples.

Q5: Who were the Sufis, and how did their practices challenge orthodox Islam?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explore the influence of Greek philosophy and science on education and intellectual life in the Islamic world during the 10th century. Provide examples of key figures and their contributions.

Q2: Discuss the significance of Islamic art, including calligraphy and arabesque, in the context of religious expression and cultural identity. How did these art forms evolve over time, and what do they represent?

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