Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams) MCQs
Topic Notes: Islamic Studies/Islamiat (Competitive Exams)
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
131
The 'Six-Day War' of 1967 resulted in the Israeli occupation of which holy city?
Answer:
East Jerusalem
In 1967, Israel captured the Old City of Jerusalem (including the Al-Aqsa Mosque) from Jordan, along with the West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights. This event is known in the Arab world as the 'Naksah' (The Setback).
132
Who was the founder of the 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Egypt in 1928?
Answer:
Hassan al-Banna
Hassan al-Banna founded the Ikhwan al-Muslimin to promote Islamic social and political reform in response to British colonialism and the perceived secularization of Egyptian society.
133
The 'Battle of Omdurman' (1898) saw the British defeat which Islamic movement in Sudan?
Answer:
The Mahdist Movement
The Mahdist state had been established by Muhammad Ahmad al-Mahdi in the 1880s. The British victory at Omdurman, using modern machine guns, effectively ended the Mahdist rule and brought Sudan under Anglo-Egyptian control.
134
The 'Indian Rebellion' (War of Independence) of 1857 resulted in the final end of which dynasty?
Answer:
The Mughals
Following the suppression of the rebellion, the British exiled the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, to Rangoon. This officially ended the Mughal Dynasty and brought India under direct British Crown rule.
135
The 'Sykes-Picot Agreement' (1916) was a secret deal between Britain and France to:
Answer:
Divide the Ottoman Arab provinces between them
The agreement ignored the aspirations of Arab nationalists and divided the Levant and Iraq into spheres of British and French influence, creating the artificial borders that define the modern Middle East.
136
The 'Balfour Declaration' of 1917 was a statement from the British government expressing support for:
Answer:
A Jewish national home in Palestine
This letter from Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour was a turning point in history, as it provided international legitimacy for Zionist claims in Palestine and contradicted earlier British promises to Arab leaders.
137
The 'Wahhabi' movement in the 18th century Arabian Peninsula aimed to:
Answer:
Purify Islam from what it viewed as innovations (Bida'h)
Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab advocated for a return to the fundamentals of the Quran and Sunnah as practiced by the Salaf. He formed an alliance with Muhammad ibn Saud, leading to the establishment of the Saudi state.
138
The 'Tanzimat' reforms in the 19th-century Ottoman Empire were aimed at:
Answer:
Modernization and westernization
The Tanzimat (Reorganization) era (1839–1876) introduced modern education, a westernized legal code, and equal rights for all Ottoman subjects regardless of religion, in an attempt to save the 'Sick Man of Europe'.
139
The 'Treaty of Karlowitz' (1699) forced the Ottoman Empire to cede which territory to the Habsburgs?
Answer:
Hungary
Following a series of defeats, the Ottomans signed this treaty, which marked the first time the empire lost significant territory in Europe. It signaled the end of Ottoman dominance in Central Europe.
140
The 'Battle of Chaldiran' (1514) was a major conflict between which two empires?
Answer:
Ottomans and Safavids
Sultan Selim I defeated Shah Ismail I at Chaldiran. The Ottoman victory was due to their superior gunpowder technology and ensured Ottoman control over Eastern Anatolia and Iraq.