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
81
Who was the famous 16th-century Ottoman navigator and cartographer who drew a world-famous map including the Americas?
Answer:
Piri Reis
Piri Reis was an admiral and cartographer. His 'Book of Navigation' (Kitab-i Bahriye) and his world map from 1513 are among the most important geographic works of the Renaissance period.
82
In which year was the Ottoman Sultanate officially abolished, leading to the birth of the Republic of Turkey?
Answer:
1922
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey, led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, abolished the Sultanate on November 1, 1922. The last Sultan, Mehmed VI, fled the country shortly after. The Caliphate was abolished two years later.
83
The Ottoman Empire entered World War I as an ally of which powers?
Answer:
The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary)
Driven by a desire to recover lost territories and fear of Russia, the Young Turk government led the Ottoman Empire into WWI on the side of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
84
Sultan Abdulhamid II is best known for which of the following?
Answer:
The first Ottoman Constitution and Pan-Islamism
Abdulhamid II promulgated the first Ottoman constitution in 1876, though he later suspended it. He emphasized the Sultan's role as Caliph to unite Muslims globally against Western colonialism (Pan-Islamism).
85
Which conflict in the 1850s saw Britain and France ally with the Ottomans against Russia?
Answer:
The Crimean War
The Crimean War (1853–1856) was fought to stop Russian expansion into Ottoman territory. It was the first time the Ottomans fought as part of a modern European alliance.
86
The major 19th-century reform movement that aimed at modernization and legal equality was known as:
Answer:
The Tanzimat
The Tanzimat (Reorganization) reforms began in 1839. They sought to modernize the empire's administration, legal system, and education, and for the first time, granted equal rights to all subjects regardless of religion.
87
Which Sultan abolished the Janissary corps in 1826 during the 'Auspicious Incident'?
Answer:
Mahmud II
Mahmud II successfully crushed the Janissary revolt in 1826 and abolished the corps entirely to make way for a modern, Western-style army (the Nizam-i Djedid). This was a critical step in Ottoman reform history.
88
The period of westernization and reform in the 18th century, characterized by peace and the cultivation of a specific flower, was called:
Answer:
The Tulip Period
The Tulip Period (Lale Devri, 1718–1730) under Sultan Ahmed III was a time of relative peace and growing interest in European culture and arts. It was named after the craze for tulip bulbs among the elite.
89
Which city was famously besieged by the Ottomans for the second time in 1683, leading to the Great Turkish War?
Answer:
Vienna
The Siege of Vienna in 1683 was a turning point. The Ottoman defeat by a relief force led by Polish King Jan III Sobieski began a long period of territorial retreat for the empire in Europe.
90
The 'Millet System' in the Ottoman Empire referred to:
Answer:
The religious self-governing communities
The Millet system allowed non-Muslim communities (Jews, Greek Orthodox, Armenians) to govern themselves under their own laws and religious leaders in exchange for paying the jizya tax and remaining loyal to the Sultan.