Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel Past Paper Questions

Describe what happened at the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

Describe the outcomes of the Simla Conference in 1945.

Describe the terms of the 1956 Constitution.

Describe the meeting between President Zia-ul-Haq and Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in February 1987.

Study Fig. 1.1, a map showing selected rivers in southern and western Pakistan. [Figure 1.1]

Study Fig. 2.1 (Insert), a photograph of a cash crop farm in Pakistan. [Figure 2.1]

Study Fig. 3.1 (Insert), a map showing average January temperatures in southern and western Pakistan. [Figure 3.1]

Study Fig. 4.1 (Insert), a photograph of a brick production area in Pakistan. [Figure 4.1]

Study Fig. 5.1, a map of the road network in southern and western Pakistan. [Figure 5.1]

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and: (1) بَدِيعُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ أَنَّى يَكُونُ لَهُ وَلَدٌ وَلَمْ تَكُن لَهُ ...

Give an account of the how the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet.

The Prophet Muhammad is said to have been patient and trustworthy. Write about events in his life that illustrate these qualities.

Describe the roles played by Abu Talib and Hamza in the life of the Prophet.

Write briefly about the tasks carried out by the Scribes of the revelation at the time of the Prophet.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and: (i) قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ اللهُ الصَّمَدُ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ وَلَمْ يَكُ...

The Sunna is often used with the Qur'an as a primary source of Islamic law. Describe the ways in which they are used together.

Give an account of the hijra of the Prophet from Makka to Madina.

Write about the main events of the battles of Khaybar and Mu'ta.

Write about the life of the Prophet Muhammad's first wife Khadija.

Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and:

Describe how the compilers of the Prophet's Hadiths checked the biographies of the transmitters, and say why they thought it was important to do so.

Write a detailed account of the four false prophets, and how the caliph Abu Bakr defeated them.

Write an account of the Battle of Yarmuk fought during the caliphate of 'Umar.

Write about how the pillars of Islam help Muslims to improve their communal relationships and social responsibilities.

Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) مَنْ رَأَى مِنْكُمْ مُنكَرا فَلْيُغَيِّرْهُ بِيَدِهِ، فَإِنْ لَمْ يَسْتَطِعْ فَبِلِسَانِهِ، فَإِ...

What rules did the writers of the six authentic books (Sihah Sitta) apply to ensure the authenticity of Hadiths?

'Ali's caliphate was riddled with problems. Describe what these problems were.

How do Muslim individuals and the Muslim community benefit from the annual pilgrimage (hajj)?

Write an account of: The Prophet's teachings about armed warfare (jihad).

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and:

The Angel Jibril brought the revelation of the Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad at different times and places. Give examples to show how this took pl...

Write about the changes in the relationship between the Prophet and the Quraysh in the years between his marriage to Khadija and the death of Abu T...

The Prophet paired Muslims from Makka and from Madina after the migration (hijra). Give examples to show the character of the relationship between ...

Write about the role of ‘Umar in the lifetime of the Prophet.

Using Qur'an passages from the syllabus, describe what the Qur'an teaches about God's responsibility to His creatures and their duties towards Him.

Give an account of the way in which the Prophet started to preach Islam in the first few years after he first received the revelation.

Write about the main events of two of the following battles: Khaybar, Mu'ta, Hunain, Tabuk.

Write about the Prophet's wife Aisha during the lifetime of the Prophet.

Choose any two of the following Hadiths, and: (i) لا يُؤْمِنُ أَحَدُكُمْ حَتَّى يُحِبَّ لِأَخِيهِ مَا يُحِبُّ لِنَفْسِهِ. None of you believes unt...

Write an account of the parts that make up a Hadith, and describe the checks made by the collectors of the Hadiths to ensure the accuracy of their ...

Give an account of the conditions required for ablution (wudu) and the method of performing it.

What acts do pilgrims (hajjis) perform on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja and how does the rest of the Muslim community (umma) celebrate this day?

Write about any two major events that took place during the caliphate of Abu Bakr.

Give an account of how the Prophet's Hadiths have been a source of guidance to Muslims in putting their faith into practice.

'Umar's caliphate is regarded as a golden era in Islamic history.' Write an account of how 'Umar ruled during his ten year caliphate.

What do Muslims believe about the Day of Resurrection and Judgment?

Write about the practice of fasting in Ramadan and the moral benefits that a Muslim gains from fasting in this month.

Choose any two of the following passages from the Qur'an, and: (a) briefly describe the main theme(s) in each passage (b) briefly explain the impor...

Describe the ways in which Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthman were involved in the compilation of the Qur'an.

The Prophet was described as humble and just. Giving examples from his life, write about events that describe these qualities.