Examination Information

ISLAMIC & ASIAN CIVILIZATION

(UHR 1012)

Final Exam Format

a) Coverage: All Chapters.
b) Type & Marks:
80 Multiple Choice Questions (80 x 0.5m = 40 marks).
Total marks: 40%.
c) Date: 28 December 2015 (Monday)
d) Duration: 9.00am 12.00noon (3 hours)
e) Venue: Please refer to your exam slip

General Reminder
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Tips and Focus of Final Exam

i. Introduction to Civilization (Chapter 1)
it is about Basic concept, Definition, Characteristics, Sources, Rise & Fall factors
etc
ii. Context (Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5)
It is about Geography, History, Kingdoms, Empires, Rulers etc
iii. Worldview/Cosmology (Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5)
It is about Philosophy, relevant concept, basic principles, founders etc
iv. System (Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5)
It is about system of the civilization such as religion, belief system, political,
economic, social, cultural etc
v. Contribution & Achievement (Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5)
It is about the Contribution and Achievement in the field of Social Sciences
and Science & Technology
vi. Contemporary issues and its impact on TITAS (Chapter 6)
It is about Globalization, Western domination, Jihad concept, Clash and
Dialogue of Civilization and strategies to overcome the issues.

Strategy of Study

5W & 1H (What, Why, Who, Where, When & How)

Do the revision Within & Between Group.
a) Latest Slides (Please download from Edmodo).
b) Module- English version. (Please Download from
Edmodo & KALAM).

Chapter 1: Introduction to Civilization

i. Introduction to Civilization

Learning objectives
Basic concept (tangible & intangible)
Aspects (History of Civilization & Civilizational Study)
Definition of Civilization (English, Arabic-Muslim, Malay)
Characteristics (All characteristics)
Rise & Downfall factors of Civilization
Sources
Interaction among civilizations
Universal values

Chapter 2: Islamic Civilization

i. Introduction to Islamic Civilization
it is about Basic concept, Definition, Characteristics, Rise & Fall factors, Sources,
Objective of Islamic civilization, Definition according to Muslim scholars
ii. Context
It is about Geography, History, Kingdoms, Empires, Rulers etc (Madinah Treaty,
Umayyad, Abbasid, History of Civilization & Civilization Study in Islamic
Civilization)
iii. Worldview/Cosmology (Tasawwur)
It is about Philosophy, relevant concept, basic principles, founders (Definition of
Islam, Maqasid Shariah, Characteristics of Islam, Jahiliyyah concept etc
iv. System
It is about system of the civilization such as Islam as Ad-Din (Way of Life),
religion, belief system, political, economic, social, cultural etc
v. Contribution & Achievement
It is about the Contribution and Achievement in the field of Social Sciences and
Science & Technology + The inventors, the uniqueness etc.

Chapter 3: Malay Civilization

i. Introduction to Malay Civilization
it is about Concept, Definition, Characteristics, Rise & Fall factors, Definition
according to Malay scholar, Definition of Malay in Malaysian Constitution,
elements/factors that form the Malay civilization
ii. Context
It is about Geography, History, Kingdoms, Empires, rulers. (Melaka Empire,
History of Civilization & Civilization Study in Malay Civilization)
iii. Worldview/Cosmology
It is about Worldview, philosophy, values, relevant concept, basic principles,
founders etc
iv. System
It is about system of the civilization such as political, economic, social, cultural,
religion, traditional Malay belief, Malay before and after arrival of Islam etc
v. Contribution & Achievement
It is about the Contribution and Achievement in the field of Social Sciences
(language & literature, Jawi, manuscript) and Science & Technology + The
inventors, the uniqueness etc

Chapter 4: Indian Civilization

i. Introduction to Indian Civilization
it is about Basic concept, Definition, Characteristics, Rise & Fall factors etc
ii. Context
It is about Geography, History, Kingdoms, Empires, rulers, etc (Indus,
Mohenjodaro,-Harappa Vedic, Aryan, Mauriya, Gupta, Islam & Mughal, Islamic
era in india)
iii. Worldview/Cosmology
It is about philosophy, relevant concept, basic principles, founders
iv. System
It is about system of the civilization such as religion (Vedas teaching, Hinduism,
tenets of Brahmanism, Buddhism, 4 noble truth, 8 Fold Paths, 4 goals of
Life, caste system, Stage of Life, family system etc)
v. Contribution & Achievement
It is about the Contribution and Achievement in the field of Social Sciences and
Science & Technology + The inventors , the uniqueness etc
(Language & Literature, Mahabrata, Ramayana, BhagavadGita, Dance &
Music, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics),

Chapter 5: Chinese Civilization

i. Introduction to Chinese Civilization
it is about Basic concept, Definition, Characteristics, Rise & Fall factors etc
ii. Context
It is about Geography, History, Kingdoms, Dynasties, Empires, rulers, etc
iii. Worldview/Cosmology
It is about Worldview, relevant concept, basic principles, founders etc (3 main
ideas of Governance, 6 heritages values, Wuxing, Yin & Yang, Buddhism,
Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Daoism
iv. System
It is about system of the civilization such as religion, belief system, political, Family
& Social system, cultural, School of thought in Buddhism, etc
v. Contribution & Achievement
It is about the Contribution and Achievement in the field of Social Sciences and
Science & Technology + The inventors , the uniqueness etc
(Epoch/Age of Achievement)

Chapter 6: Contemporary issues on Civilization

Western Civilization : (Definition, Context, Age, Characteristics,

Comparative between Western, Eastern and Islam).

Globalization : (Definition, Features, Characteristics, Positive and Negative

effects, Advantages & Disadvantages)

Western Domination/Hegemony : (All types and its impact to the mankind)

Jihad in Islam: Misunderstanding of Jihad concept, Evidences, Western

perception, Definition of Jihad, Application of Jihad concept in daily life,

Clash of Civilization : (Concept, Theory, Who, Characteristics, Hypothesis,

Critique)

Civilizational Dialogue : (Year promote, Definition, principles, Institutions,

Issues related to dialogue, the effects if not practice dialogue)

Other effective and practical solutions.

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