Explanation

• Sindh became part of the Arab Empire in 712 AD after the conquest by Muhammad bin Qasim.
• It remained under Arab rule until 1014 AD, when local dynasties and later the Ghaznavids took control.
• Capital of Arab Sindh: Al-Mansura (near modern Sukkur).
• Arab rule duration: About 303 years.

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Explanation

• During the Stone Age in Sindh, people used stone tools for hunting, cutting, and daily tasks.
• Hand axes were made by chipping stones to form sharp edges suitable for hunting animals.
• This period is called the Stone Age because stones were the primary material for tools.

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Explanation

• Symbols on a map represent real-world objects such as buildings, roads, trees, rivers, and other features.

Types of symbols:

1. Point symbols: Trees, wells, monuments
2. Line symbols: Roads, rivers, railways
3. Area symbols: Parks, lakes, residential zones

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Explanation

• Parliament is an essential part of any government because it makes laws, debates national issues, and represents the people.
• It ensures democratic governance and checks and balances in the political system.
• The Parliament usually consists of two houses in many countries: Upper House (Senate) and Lower House (National Assembly / House of Representatives).

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Explanation

• The Expedition of Tabuk, also known as the Expedition of Usra.
• Muslims forces was 30,000.
• Start date: October 630 AD
• Date: October 630 CE (Rajab AH 9)
• Result: Bloodless battle
• Location: north to Tabuk, near the Gulf of Aqaba, in present-day northwestern Saudi Arabia
•  Ghazwa means that war in which our PROPHET (PBUH) took part while in which PROPHET (PBUH) did not took part is known as war.
• The first ghazaw was ghazawa Al abawa.

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Explanation

• Laotzi’s work (Tao Te Ching) is a foundational text of Taoism.
• It is written by Laotzi in ancient China.
• It has been translated into hundreds of languages worldwide, second only to the Bible.
• The book focuses on philosophy, morality, and the way of life (Tao).
• Its teachings influence ethics, governance, and spiritual practices.

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Explanation

• Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, is credited with this statement.
• He strongly opposed slavery and worked to abolish it in the U.S..
• The quote reflects his belief that slavery was morally unacceptable under any circumstances.

Additional information:

• American Civil War: 1861–1865
• Emancipation Proclamation: Freed slaves in Confederate states
• Gettysburg Address (1863): Famous speech on equality and democracy
• Born: 1809, Kentucky, USA
• Assassinated: 1865, Washington D.C., USA

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Explanation

• A Pagoda is a tiered tower with multiple eaves.
• It is commonly used in Buddhist temples for worship and meditation.
• Pagodas often house relics of the Buddha or sacred texts.
• They are found mainly in East and Southeast Asia like China, Japan, Thailand, and Myanmar.
• Pagodas serve as both a religious and cultural symbol of Buddhism.

Additional information:

• Mosque: Place of worship for Muslims.
• Church: Place of worship for Christians.
• Stupa: Dome-shaped structure also used in Buddhism for meditation and relics.
• Monastery (Vihara): Residence for Buddhist monks and nuns.

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Explanation

• Ten Commandments were given to Prophet Musa (A.S) on Mount Sinai.
• They are recorded in the Torah.
• They are important in Judaism and Christianity.
• The first five commandments mainly deal with worship of God.

The last five commandments focus on how humans should treat each other in society.

Examples of social commandments:

1. Honor your parents
2. Do not murder
3. Do not steal
4. Do not bear false witness
5. Do not covet others’ belongings

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Explanation

• The Bhagavad Gita has 18 chapters.
• It is each chapter called a “Yoga” or spiritual lesson.
• The Gita is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, addressing duty, righteousness, and devotion.

Additional information:

• Total verses (shlokas): 700
• Language: Sanskrit
• Part of the Indian epic: Bhishma Parva of Mahabharata
• Major teachings: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga

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