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World History: India

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1. 'Reaching for the Truth' Acts of non-violent civil disobedience advocated by Gandhi as the best and most ethical means of dealing with a hostile government.






2. 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.






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






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






5. The Hindu system of societal classes determined by fate. From birth until death - people are stuck in a single social an economic class.






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. The Hindu custom in which a widowed woman would be burned on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. It was outlawed by the British in 1829.






9. The holy city of Islam and destination of a Muslim's Haj - or pilgrimage.






10. The 'greatest leader' of the Marathas Who was somewhat like Robin Hood in his rebellion against Aurangzeb's government.






11. The British general and the location of the massacre he ordered of Indian protesters on April 13 - 1919.






12. The king of Delhi and former Mughal emperor to whom many sepoys pledged allegiance during the rebellion in 1857.






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






14. A tax paid to avoid military service - this was imposed on all non-Muslims in Sind (NW India) by Muhammed ibn Qasim - though they had freedom to practice Buddhism or Hinduism.






15. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






17. The soul of the individual - which continues to exist through reincarnation.






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






19. The oldest and primary Hindu scriptures - these include hymns and chants - a guide to rituals - a source of information on magic - and musical notes.






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






21. Muhammed's first wife. Their only two sons died - and Muhammed's future marriages yielded no children (ergo no successors.)






22. 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.






23. The release from material existence and unity with Brahman that is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life.






24. The category of Hindu Scriptures that describes 'that which is heard.'






25. The idea taught in the Bhagavad Gita - meaning to work according to one's duty but without attachment to the result.






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






27. A popular form of scripture in the form of devotional songs - these are of the love between personal gods and a person. These are commonly recited in temples.






28. The Muslim empire beginning in the 1500s that created essentially India as it is known today.






29. The belief that any actions in the mortal life affect the next - be they good or bad. This is especially evident in the belief of reincarnation.






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






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






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






33. A popular form of scripture in the form of devotional songs - these are of the love between personal gods and a person. These are commonly recited in temples.






34. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






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






36. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






37. Akbar's grandson under whom the Mughal Empire reached the peak of its success. He rebuilt Delhi with walls and waterways and built the Taj Mahal.






38. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






39. A young Englishman who defeated the French in battle over which country would hold greater economic control in India.






40. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






41. Muhammed's first wife. Their only two sons died - and Muhammed's future marriages yielded no children (ergo no successors.)






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






43. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






44. The king of Delhi and former Mughal emperor to whom many sepoys pledged allegiance during the rebellion in 1857.






45. The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru who became prime minister in 1965. After the Green Revolution and nationalization of industry and business - she declared a state of emergency to imprison political opponents. She was killed by her own bodyguards.






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






47. (d.1530) The first Mughal ruler - an invader from Central Asia - who used technology to defeat the larger armies of India.






48. Successors of Muhammed who are political and spiritual leaders in Islamic communities.






49. The oldest and primary Hindu scriptures - these include hymns and chants - a guide to rituals - a source of information on magic - and musical notes.






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.







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