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What is the significance of the Indus Valley and Gandhara civilizations in the context of Pakistan's history?
These civilizations developed and flourished on the land that is now Pakistan, making the history of this region old and rich.
What were the key principles of Islam that attracted the local population and led to huge conversions?
Fair trading, honesty, equality, and social justice were the key principles of Islam that attracted the local population.
Why was it impossible for a single ruler to rule over the whole subcontinent?
The diverse background of the population made it impossible for a single ruler to rule over the whole subcontinent.
What was the outcome of the war of independence in 1857 for the Muslims?
The defeat of the Muslim rulers in the war of independence in 1857 was a major setback.
What percentage of India's population were Muslims at the time of the British rule?
One quarter of India's population were Muslims.
What was the starting point of Pakistan's ideology or the Two-Nation Theory?
The attraction of local people towards Islam due to the fair trading, honesty, equality, and social justice principles of Muslim traders and armies.
What does the term 'ideology' consist of, and what does it mean?
The term 'ideology' consists of two Greek words, 'ideo' and 'logos', which means 'the science or study of ideas'.
Who was the first to use the term 'idealogie' and what did it mean to him?
Antoine Destutt de Tracy was the first to use the term 'idealogie' during the French Revolution, and he defined it as the Science of Ideas concerning with social and political life.
According to Karl Marx, what does ideology refer to?
According to Karl Marx, ideology refers to the ideas of the ruling class, who want to maintain their privileged position and order through capitalism.
What are the basic features of the concept of ideology, despite its controversial approaches?
The basic features of the concept of ideology include a set of socially shared beliefs, norms, values, ideals, convictions, institutions, goals, and a body of knowledge that people believe are significant and practicable.
What role did Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Allama Iqbal, and Quid-e-Azam play in the Muslim community?
These leaders contributed to the awakening of Muslims through their ideas, giving them back their sense of pride and purpose.
What is the primary objective of the present unit?
The primary objective of the present unit is to describe the ideology of Pakistan and the Two Nation theory, covering its historical background, evolution, and application.
Explore the rich history of Pakistan, from the ancient Indus Valley and Gandhara civilizations to the arrival of Muslim traders and armies in the 7th and 8th centuries. Learn about the cultural and religious transformations that shaped the region.
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