Test your basic knowledge |

World History: India

Subject : history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
  • If you are not ready to take this test, you can study here.
  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. The release from material existence and unity with Brahman that is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life.






2. An old spiritual leader who - in Hinduism - taught others his wisdom and insights.






3. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.






4. The idea of universal tolerance put in place by Akbar which possibly endeared him to non-Muslims but led to him being called a heretic by Muslims.






5. The man to whom Jews - Christians and Muslims all trace their lineage. (Jews to his son Isaac - Muslims to his son Ishmael) He is key in the Old Testament and Koran.






6. Ruling from 1658-1707 - Shah Jahan's son was the longest ruling Mughal and a strict Muslim. He appointed censors and disallowed immoral behavior and reimposed the jizya. After his death - the empire was fought over by potential successors.






7. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






8. The Arabic word for 'God' and in Islam - the One Almighty God - who spoke to Muhammed.






9. The daily worship of a Hindu.






10. The son of Babur who helped to create the Mughal Empire through conquest.






11. The leader of the Muslim League Who was educated in law in London. After trying to cooperate with the Congress Party - he pursued an independent Pakistan.






12. The majority group of Muslims who believed that Muhammed's successor should be chosen by his followers and the general public.






13. The 'Foundations' of Islam important to a Muslim's faith: Faith - Prayer Almsgiving (charity) - Fasting - and Pilgrimage (to Mecca).






14. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






15. The rulers of the largest Indian dynasty and their greatest ruler - who demonstrated tolerance for other religions and was influenced by Buddhism.






16. The 'high point of cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League.' This agreement created separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims and guaranteed that where Muslims were a minority - they were to have a certain number of seats.






17. The lowest level within the Caste System - these people are the poorest and least educated in India.






18. The separate country requested by Sikhs in the Punjab - because partition would lead to their political division.


19. The political organization of Muslims in India formed in 1906 to protect their rights.






20. The effort of a Muslim to fight against the enemies of Allah - usually an internal struggle - but used in some cases to justify extreme violence and terrorism.






21. A Hindu nationalist group in the 1920s that launched the shuddhi movement - an effort to reconvert Muslims back to Hindus.






22. The lowest level within the Caste System - these people are the poorest and least educated in India.






23. The attempt by Britain to mediate negotiations between major groups-the Muslim League - Congress Party - Unionists - and Sikhs-to form an independent India.






24. The first British governor-general in India who increased British control over the region - yet did not want an English domination.






25. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






26. The daily worship of a Hindu.






27. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






28. A Scotsman who helped form the Indian National Congress in 1885 with a number of professional Indians who were educated in English.






29. A political party in East Pakistan that argued in favor of splitting Pakistan into two autonomous states - east and west. After they won the 1970 elections - violence erupted; they and India supported Bengali rebels against Pakistan which led to war.






30. 'Pure -' a term for the Sikh religious order established by the Guru Gobind Singh which gave Sikhs a reputation for being formidable warriors.






31. The fifth British governor-general in India who conquered much coastal territory in the 1790s. He believed the British presence was a blessing to the locals.






32. 'Forest books' that detail the meaning of fire rituals.






33. A coalition of 80 merchants formed in 1600 who wanted to avoid violence and focus on wealth production.






34. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.






35. A prophet in a long line of Islamic prophets who holds a somewhat divine status. He was an Arab merchant who declared himself the Prophet of Allah and urged his people to join him in recognition of this God in the sixth century BCE.






36. Two ancient Indian cities from 4000 years ago which were planned around a grid. Residents were very technologically advanced.






37. Muslim mystics who - influenced by Bhaktis - believed that the soul was in exile from God and longed to return.






38. The Sunni empire to the west of Persia (Iran) which was centralized around Turkey.






39. The Shi'a Imam (a leader of sorts) also known as the Hidden Imam who went into hiding in the 10th century. Some believe he will return at the end of time.






40. The god of rain Who was of chief importance in Vedism.






41. The group of people believing in the religion of Hinduism - largely concentrated near the Himalayas.






42. Laws from WWI which were extended beyond 1918 - these allowed people to be arrested and detained without charges or trials.






43. Muslim mystics who - influenced by Bhaktis - believed that the soul was in exile from God and longed to return.






44. The original followers of Muhammed - today anyone following the religion of Islam.






45. The native soldiers who comprised most of India's army who were responsible for much of the 1857 unrest.






46. A city 200 miles north of Mecca and site of Muhammed's Hjira.






47. The ancient sages who revealed the gods' revelations to humankind through the shruti.






48. 'Tradition' or 'that which is to be remembered -' including the Puranas - Mahabharata and Ramayana.






49. Ali's son who led the Shi'a Muslims in an act of defiance to the Sunni caliph. All 72 of them died.






50. Ruling from 1658-1707 - Shah Jahan's son was the longest ruling Mughal and a strict Muslim. He appointed censors and disallowed immoral behavior and reimposed the jizya. After his death - the empire was fought over by potential successors.