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CENTRE FOR MODERN

LANGUAGES AND HUMAN SCIENCES

FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

ISLAMIC AND ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS

COURSE CODE

UHR O 2

LECTURERS

ASSOCIATE

PROFESSOR DR

HASAN

AHMAD/

DR MANSOR

SULAIMAN/

DR MOH AMAI) HILMI MAT SAID

DR RASHIDI ABBAS/ DR HASMA DI HASSAN/

ANITA ABDUL RAN!! ASAR ABDUL KARIMJ

AHMAD FAZULLAH ZAINAL

ABIDIN

DATE

8 JUNE 2O15

DURATION

2 HOURS

SESSION SEMESTER : SESSION 2014 2015 SEMESTER II

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1.

This booklet has ONE 1) SECTION ONLY. Answer

all questions in the

OMR ANSWER SHEET

using pencil

ONLY.

2.

Candidates are not allowed to fold, punch or staple the OM R Fo rm.

3.

Candidates are not allowed to bring any material other than those allowed by the invigilator into the

examination room.

4.

Candidates are

NOT ALLOWED

to take out this question paper from the exam ination hail.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

ne I)OMRForm.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE U NTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

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TWENTY (20)

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SECTION A

Answer ALL questions.

40 MARKS)

INSTRUCTION:

This part consists of 80 questions. Each question has four options

A, B, C

and D. Choose ONE correct answer by darkening a letter completely in the OMR form

provided using pencil ONLY

1. The MOST comprehensive scopes of definition which describe civilization is

A.

social politics and economy

B.

beliefs values and principles

C.

language customs and wealth

D.

religion power and sovereignty

2. The term civilization is used in common parlance with both a

nd

descriptive dimension.

A.

systematic

B.

normative

C.

predictive

D .

progressive

3. Which statements are TRUE about civilization?

i.

Civilization is the supplementary welfare added to the basics of life for any human

society.

ii.

Ibn Khaldun defined civilization as sophistication in luxury and the mastery of crafts

used to advance it in various aspects

iii.

Every human entity be it peasantry civilization monarchy or the folk has a limited

lifetime like any of its individual constituents.

iv.

The cycle of civilization related to monarchy is necessarily intertwined with the cycle

of peasantry since peasantry and mona rchy are consubstantial with one another.

A.

i and ii

B.

ii and iii

C.

i iiand iii

D .

i, ii, iii and iv

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4. Malacca was founded by Parameswara on 1400 AD . After few years, Malacca became

very famou s port in this region. On 1509 A D, Malacca has been attacked by Portuguese

but defeated by Malaccan army. On 15 11 AD , Portuguese fought back and win the battle.

The facts stated above are BEST referred to

A .

battle study

B .

Malayan study

C.

historical study

D .

civilizational study

5. X is different from civilizational study. Som e of the concep ts of civilizational study were

referred to i t. W hat is X?

i.

Al-Quran

ii .

Historical study

iii.

Maddana study

iv .

Ibnu Khaldun Theory

A .

i and ii

B .

i and iii

C.

ii and iii

D .

ii and iv

6. Obvious difference between wealthy and deprived people is one of the factors that

leads to the fall of civilization.

All the followings below has to do with the sta tement

E X C E P T

A .

unity

B .

poverty

C.

corruption

D .

capitalism

7. The exis tence of

ot among the characteristics of civilization.

A .

feudal system

B .

political system

C.

economic system

D .

democracy system

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8. Civilization A is now at i ts peak of achievement in material aspect. At the same time,

abuse of pow ers can be seen from the leaders. This situation can be considered as

A .

clash of civilization

B.

emergence of civilization

C .

falling down o f civilization

D.

characteristic of civilization

9. Spiritual value is an important elem ent in building individu als and civilized societies.

W hich of the following statements is NO T relevant?

A .

The em ergence of h ighly spiritual people begins at river valleys.

B.

Virtues and high moral characteristics are essential elements in civilized lifestyle.

C .

Religion plays an imp ortant role in forming the individual s world view an d attitudes.

D.

History has proven that the success of civilization is driven by the quality of our

spirituality.

10. The course Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) has been implem ented for some

reason

E X E P T

t

A .

inculcate universal values for the students

B.

teach the students the w ay to live in m ulti cultural society

C .

solve some contem porary issues faced by nation and w orld

D.

develop excellent personality and c onfidence amon g students

11. W hich of the following is NO T related to literal mean ings of Islam.

A.

Obedience

B. Submission

C.

Subversive

D.

Purification

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12. Islam is the way of life means:

i.

Religion of Islam includes

aqidah syariah

and

akhlaq.

ii.

Muslims m ust accept Islamic teachings as their reference in life.

iii.

Muslims must live in Islamic environment every time and everywhere

iv .

Teaching of Islam is comprehensive and complete based on A l-Quran and A l-Sunnah

A.

i and ii

B.

ii and iii

C.

i,ii and iii

i, ii, iii and iv

13.

W hen the elements of hum anity that are laid by A llah becom es the utmost value in the

society, then the society can be considered as an Islamic and civilized society

W hich element is not TRUE.

A.

Syumuliah

B.

Hadhariyah

C.

Rabbaniyah

D.

Inqilabiyah

14. Jahiliyyah is related to ignorance and deviation. Below are w ays to preve nt it.

i

Establishing a religious society.

ii

Upgrading the infrastructure of a society.

iii

Reconstructing both personality and society.

iv .

Enhancing the process of teach ing and learning

A.

i,iiand iii.

B.

ii, iii and iv.

C.

i, iii and iv.

i, ii, iii and iv.

15.

W e do things for the sake of A llah, we believe all things belong to Allah.

The above stateme nt is BEST described for:

A.

Syumuliah

B.

Rubbubiyyah

C.

Rabbaniyyah

Wasatiyyah

0

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16. W hich of the following statements explain the m eaning of al-Sunnah:

i.

Birth of Prophet M uhamm ad

ii .

Saying of Prophet Muham mad

iii.

An act ion of Prophet Muham mad.

iv .

Silent approval of Prophet M uhamm ad

A .

i iiand iii

B .

ii iii and iv

C.

i iii and iv

D.

i ii iii and iv

17. Upon migra tion to Madinah the Prophet M uhammad SA W

A .

built com mercial si te around M adinah

B .

declared war against people of Mecca

C.

increased the capital of his comp anion

D.

strengthened brotherhood among tribes

18. The followings are the contents of treaty of M edina:

i.

M atters related to the five daily prayers.

ii.

M atters related to the imp lementation of the Islamic criminal.

iii.

M atters pertaining to responsibilities among m uslim to muslim.

iv .

The law m atters pertaining to engagemen t of the Jews as part of Islamic Madinah

Societies.

A.

i and ii

B.

ii and iii

C.

iii and iv

D.

i ii iii and iv

19. The followings were the things done by the prophet Muham mad S AW at Madinah

EXCEPT__________

A .

built mosque

B .

engaged in war

C.

brotherhood concept

D.

promote democracy

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20. The scope of Islam is all-encompassing as a guidance in all aspects of human life

including from the smallest to the biggest of human conduct.

The statemen t refers to

A.

Rabbaniyah

B.

Syumuliah

C.

Inqilabiyah

D.

Tawazun

21. According to Yusuf al-Qaradhaw i the concept of al-Wasatiyyah com prises of several

meanings.

Which of the following statements refers to the meaning of Wasatiyyah.

1

eace

ii.

justice

iii.

consistency

iv.

comprehensive

A.

i and ii

B.

ii and iii

C.

i ii and iii

D.

i ii iii and iv

22 The Ummayad era started by Caliph

A.

Um aiyah Abi Talib

B.

Yazid Ibn Muawiyah

C.

Muawiyah Ibn Yazid

D.

Muaw iyah Abi Sufyan

23. The objective of Islamic civilization is to achieve the ultimate goal of which is known

as Maq asid Shariah. Which of the following are TRU E about M aqasid Shariah?

i.

To protect religion

ii.

To protect dignity

iii.

To protect intellect

iv .

To protect leadership

A. i and ii.

B.

i ii and iv.

C.

i ii and iii.

D.

i ii iii and iv.

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24. Ibn Al-Haytham was a muslim scientist who contributed in

A.

manufacturing ships

B.

inventing the camera

C.

using cannon in medicine

D.

improving irrigation system

25

He is an Andalusian, He explored the aviation technology and first man to attempt

flying.

The statement describes

A.

Ibnu Sina

B.

Ibnu Firnas

C.

Al-Khawarizmi

D.

Ibnu Taimiyyah

26. The MOST misunderstanding definition about Jihad is

A.

to be excellent student

B.

com pulsory to all mu slims

C.

merely related to m ilitary act

D.

the act mentioned in Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah

27. The real divide is not between the developed and developing worlds or even

Between Muslims and non-M uslims. It is between mode rates and extremists of all

religions.

I felt that it was time to rally the moderates of the world, from all faiths and

ideologies, to come together and stand up for w hat's right and to speak up for

wh at's just.

The abo ve aspiration is from

Dato?

Seri Mohd N ajib Tim Razak. It is BEST referred for:

A.

Islam Hadhari Approachs

B.

Council of Interfaith Dialogue

C.

Global Movement of Moderate

D .

Urban and Economic Transformation Program

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28. W hich of the following is

N O T T R U E

about Su nnah.

A.

Prima ry source in Islam

B.

Secondary sou rce in Islam

C.

Action of prophet M uham ma d

D.

Silent approval of prophet Muham ma d

29. Among sp ecific ob jectives of Islam ic civiliza tion is develop rela tion with hum an b eings.

Listed below a re the system s in Islam ic civiliza tion that wa s established as an

imp lementa tion of this specific objective.

i.

Zakat

ii .

Hudud

iii.

Syura

iv .

Ibadah

A.

i & iv

B.

iii

& i V

C.

i,ii iii

D.

i, ii, iii

v

30. Ali has been promised by Ahm ad to get RM 1 m ilion if he awards him a

governm ent project under his supervision worth RM 20 m ilion. Even though no one

k nows ab out this prom ise, Ali refused b ecau se he realize that it is a sin

The a bov e situa tion refers to the relationship with

A.

god

B.

nature

C.

friend

D.

huma n beings

31. The criteria of Ma lays in Ma laysian Constitution comp rises the aspects below

EX EPT

A.

Islam

B.

politic

C.

culture

D.

language

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32. Malay C ulture is being influenced by

A.

Islam and M alay traditions

B.

Beliefs originated from M alays realm

C .

Languag es spoken all over Malay Archipelago

D.

Malay peo ple who share similar genetic criteria

33. Fol lowing is the

O R R E T

meaning of M alay

iaspora

except

A.

Malays who freely move around the w orld

B.

People w ho live in the Malay Archipelago

C .

People wh o freely move in the Malay Archipelago

D.

Malays who settle dow n in Capetown South Africa

34. W hich of these BEST refers to the M alay Civilization during M elaka Sultanate.

A.

A comm unity originated from the Ma lay Archipelago

B.

A comm unity with a moderate social structure arrangem ent

C .

A comm unity who emphasize rightness value among the m embers

D.

A com mu nity with Sultan Islamic Scholar official trader and farmer

35

W ith the arrival of Islam the woridview of M alay Civilization influenced by the values

of Islam. How ever there are still some pre-Islamic values is practiced in Malay

tradition. Following is the BEST wo rldview of M alay Civilization:

i.

Islamic Conviction.

ii .

Strong be liefs to tradition.

iii.

Prioritize the race in many aspects.

iv .

Devotion to the Sultan and p aying respect to the leader.

A.

i ii and iii.

B.

iand iii.

C .

i ii and iv.

D.

i ii iii and iv.

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36. The Malays' specialty is that they are capable of accommodating external values with

the local ones .

The above statement

EST

explains that they

A.

prioritize other's feelings in any situation

B.

assume civilized peop le as good in manner

C.

accep t new ideas wh ich suit their civilization

D.

give the opp ortunity for others to share their values

37. The beauty of Islamic teaching has influenced Malay people.

The followings are relevant with the above statement

EXCEPT

A.

easy to understand

B.

prioritize on good ethics

C.

balance betwe en spiritual and m aterial

D.

suitable for the entire Malay traditions

38 Which of these are

NOT TRUE

about early Malay people?

A.

Rely on timber industry

B.

Living in agrarian way of life

C.

Open attitude towards foreign traders

D.

Believe in superstitious and animism

39. The message of Islam in Tanah Melayu had been c onveyed by these traders

EX EPT_______

A.

Arabs

B.

Indian

C.

Siamese

D.

Chinese

40. Tanah Melayu had been occupied by these colonial powers

EXCEPT

A.

British

B.

Spanish

C.

Japanese

D.

Portuguese

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41. W here wa s the earliest settlem ent of Indian Civilization?

A.

Deccan

B.

Kashmir

C .

Ganges Plain

D .

Indus Valley

42. Indus V alley Civil ization belonged to

A.

M etal Age

B.

Old Stone Age

C .

New Stone Age

D .

M edievel Stone Age

43. M ohenjodaro Harappa Civi liza tion was know n as below

E X E P T

A.

great bath

B.

town planning

C .

rural planning

D .

art and arc hitecture

44. The firs t ruler of the M aurya D ynasty was

A.

Ashoka

B.

Chandragupta

C .

Gautama Buddha

D .

Bodhistapha M astam.

45

The Indian ca ste system func tioned as a political institution by

A.

equalizing all the former social classes

B. promoting a belief in individual rights

C .

enforcing rules abou t social behavior

D . creating a widespread interest in constitutional issues

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46. The conc ept of family and soc ial system in Indian Civilization refers to

A.

Sanyasa

B.

Grihasthya

C .

Vanaprastha

D.

Ashrama Dharma

47. The interaction between Islam an d Indian Civilization has produc ed all of the

elements

E X C E P T

A.

Urdu language

B.

Qaw ali rhyme

C .

K athak dance

D.

Ghazal music

48. Below are types of V eda in Hindu rel igion

E X C E P T

A.

Rig Veda

B.

Yajur Veda

C .

Atharva Veda

D.

Ashmara Veda

49. The first place which rec eived Islam in Indian C ivilization is

A.

S i n d

B.

Delhi

C .

Culcutta

D.

Bombay

50. Choo se the correct statemen ts about Islamic era in Indian Civilization.

i. Taj M ahal is amon g the greatest contribution

ii .

The last kingdom during Islamic era is Mug hal Empire

iii. Northen p art received Islam e arlier than S outhern part

iv .

Islam reached Indian C ivilization during Abbasid Era

A.

i and ii

B.

i ii and iii

C .

i ii and iv

D.

ii iii and iv

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51. Am ong the contributions of Indian Civilization in science and technology are

i.

the practice of Ayurvedic Medicine

ii.

the theory of that m aterial consists of five elements

iii.

the first civilization in introducing compa ss and cam era

iv .

Aryabhata correctly argued that the Earth revolves around the sun

A.

i and ii.

B.

ii and iv.

C.

i ii and iv.

i ii iii and iv.

52 .

s regarded as the fifth veda among H indus.

A.

Ramayana

B.

Thirukural

C.

Mahabhrata

Bhagavad G ita

53

A p eriod of unification of the territories is usually referred to

A.

Vedic Period

B.

Gupta period

C.

Sangam Perod

D.

Mauryan P eriod

54

B rahmin-K satriya-V aishya-Su dra-HarUan.

In Hindhu religion those are:

A.

Family Hierarchy

B.

Religious H ierarchy

C.

Caste Social Hierarchy

D.

Governm ent Hierarchy

55 W hat is

Mokhsa in Hindhu R eligion?

A. The soul of all things

B.

The sup reme reality of the Absolute Being

C.

The soul is trapped in the cycle of birth and rebirth of individual

The possibility of attaining serenity through union w ith the Absolute

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56

One of the characteristic of civilization is its strategic location. Which of the se are

related with the early Chinese C ivilization?

i.

Hwang He

ii .

Shang Zou

iii

Yang Tze

iv .

Zhong Fa

A .

i and ii.

B .

ii and iii.

C.

iand iii.

D .

ii, iii and iv .

57.

Father is considered as central element in fam ily institution in Chinese C ivilization. This

includes relationship between emperor and administrators, father and children and

husband and w ife.

Which one of these concepts is relevant with the above statement?

A .

Xiao.

B .

Zhong.

C.

Zong Fa.

D

Sangkang.

58.

Tian Tai Zong, Wei Si X ong, Hu a Yuan Zong and Zen Du Zong

Which of these Chinese beliefs are relevant with the above school of thought?

A .

Taoism.

B .

Legalism.

C.

Buddhism.

D

Confucianism.

59.

Widely exercised during the time Chunqiu and Zhang.

- Emphasize on law and instrument aspect.

- Au thority as a tool to administrate people.

Which of these beliefs are relevant with the above concepts?

A . Taoism.

B .

Legalism.

C.

Buddhism.

D

Confucianism.

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60. Erhu Guzheng Yang Qin and Dizi are used for

A.

art

B.

music

C.

defence

D

culture

61 Abacusisakindof

A.

counting device

B.

writing instrum ent

C.

paper cutting tool

D

m usical instrument

62. Ma Yize and Hui Hui Si Tian Jian are among the Muslim Chinese scienties known as

their cont ribution in

A. astronomy

B.

com pass invention

C.

m aritim e navigation

D paper and printing industries

63 Opium War in Chinese Civilization is a war between Chinese and

A.

Japan

B. British

C.

France

D

Korea

64. Chinese civilization is known by their four great inventions. Which of these are

TRU E about i t?

A.

Gunpowder is initially invented for social purposes.

B.

Com pass is invented for navigation around 16th century.

C. Paper is firstly m ade by using recycled m aterials collected in The Old Silk Road.

D

Printing technology allow Chinese people to publish colorful publication during

Tang Dynasty.

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65

Dujiangyan system is known as system of

A.

flood control

B.

water control

C.

farming system

irrigation control

66. The phenomenon ofglobalization exposes the world society to the new form of threat

of the W estern world .

Which of the following is NOT related to the impact of globalization towards the

world?

A.

Information can be d isseminated easily and w idely.

B.

Small countries facing attacks culture of developed countries.

C. People from any cou ntry in the world are free to go anywher e.

Exercise of dum ping of outdated products to the third world countries.

67 Sam uel Huntington believes the Theory of Clash of Civilization, which of these

civilization is excluded from his theory?

A.

Hindu C ivilization

B.

Islamic C ivilization

C.

Roman Civilization

D.

W estern Civilization

68 Which of these show the Western hegemonoy in politics?

A.

Promoting a product to the world.

B.

Conquering other country resources.

C. Dom inating in information and languag e.

D.

Promoting democracy according to Western version.

69

Western m edia always promotes all of the following

E X E P T

A.

Islam and muslims are always related to terrorism

B.

Islam teaching compr ises all aspects of human life

C.

Dem ocracy is an important agenda for any nation in the world

CNN and BB C are the most authoritative source of news in the world

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70. W hich of following statem ents are TRU E abou t globalization issues.

A.

Brain drain and cultural exchange

B . Persuasion of cross border migration

C.

Establishment of m ulti national comp anies in poor countries

D.

Economic pacts between countries such as W orld Trade Organization WT O)

71. W hich of the following stateme nts are TRU E about Israeli conflict with Palestine?

i.

The m ain reason of the c onflict is the creation of the state of Israel in Palestine.

ii .

It is about the prolonged Arab -Israeli conflict, culminated a fter Balfour Declaration.

iii.

The ethnocentrism between the Palestiens and Jew s to become the main host of the

land.

iv .

Many Muslim countries have established diplomatic relations with Israel, and attempt

to resolve the conflict with a numb er of interim ag reem ents.

A. ii and iii.

B . i,iiand iii.

C. ii, iii and iv.

D. i, ii, iii and iv.

72. Below are TRU E about the Dark Ages in W estern Civilization

EX C EPT

A.

Catholic Churches had ab solute autority in politics and e conom ics

B .

Farmers pa id high taxes in exchange for protection provided by the landlords

and the king.

C.

Scientists really enjoyed the freedom of knowledge and invention granted

by Catholic Church

D.

Economic problems had led them to focus on agriculture and their barter

activities as currenc y in limited m arkets.

73. Gend er bias has become o ne of the mo st debatable issues in mode rn civilization.

Choose the

C O R R E C T

statements on this issue.

i.

Gender bias can influence working opportunity.

ii .

Sexual harassment at work place is considered as gender bias issue.

iii.

It involves the issues of inequality treatment between men and women.

iv .

Differences in cultures can be perceived by outsiders as gender bias.

A.

i,iiand iii

B . ii, iii and iv

C.

i,ii and iv

D.

i, ii, iii and iv

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77. Choose the realistic approach to address the current challenges of Western civilization

against Islam ic civilization.

i.

Investigating the thinking and way of life of Western society.

ii .

Facing the W estern powers through mental and spiritual.

iii.

Addressing the cultural and religious differences through civilizational dialogue.

iv .

Reviewing the past history to improve the weakn esses of Muslims today.

A. i, ii and iii

B. i ii and iv

C i iii and iv

C.

ii, iii and iv

78. Which of the followings are the negative imp lications for M uslims if the spirit of jihad is

not appreciated?

i.

Muslim w orld will be split.

ii .

Islam w ill be the legacy of history.

iii.

Moral decay am ong leaders and society.

iv.

Muslims are easily exploited by their enemies.

A. i ,i i and i ii

B.

i, iii and iv

C.

ii, iii and iv

D.

i, ii, iii and iv

79

W estern colonialism had a profound im pact tow ards all aspects of the of M uslims and

A sian life .

W hich of the following statements is NOT the impact of W estern colonialism on the

Muslims and Asian?.

A.

Western Civilization as the yardstick of achievement for other races

B.

Western colonists have caused a loss of confidence among local citizens

C.

W estern colonialists reorienting the thinking of the M uslim and Asian com mun ity

D.

Western colonialists assigned the autonomy to the local citizens to setup the

adm inistration s policy

80. What are the M AIN ob stacles to instill civilizational dialogue among multi-ethnics?

A.

Dialogue of civilizations will be open to any party to control other parties

B.

A dialogue can be open ed up to certain parties to disseminate sensitive issues

C.

The level of thoug ht and unde rstanding of the society are significantly different

D.

Attitude of som e people w ho think the dialogue is a threat to their interests

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