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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






6. The only country on Earth officially sponsoring the religion of Hinduism.






7. '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.






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






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






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






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

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

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13. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






14. A governor general appointed by Britain in March 1947 who tried to avoid civil war in India by setting August 15 as the day of independence. After the secret borders were unveiled - massive exoduses of people to their 'respective' nations occurred -






15. The four stages of life- childhood - youth - middle age - and old age - are marked by these rites of passage performed by the head of the household.






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






17. The main god in Hinduism - also referred to as The One - The Ultimate Reality - and The World Soul.






18. The minority group of Muslims largely concentrated in Iran and southern Iraq who believed that Muhammed's successor should be a member of his family - Ali in particular.

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






20. 'The Indian Shakespeare -' Who was known for his Sanskrit plays.






21. A song - 'Hail to thee - Mother -' written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that would become the Congress Party's anthem.






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






23. The son-in-law (married to Fatimah) of Muhammed that Shi'a Muslims favored to be his successor.






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






25. The son-in-law (married to Fatimah) of Muhammed that Shi'a Muslims favored to be his successor.






26. The movement starting in the seventh century to simplify Hinduism into devotion to one personal god.






27. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






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






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






30. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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






32. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






33. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. 'The adventures of Rama' (a carnation of Vishnu) is an epic poem describing loyalty and faithfulness.






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






42. An Arab word meaning 'Submission to the will of God' which names the religion founded by Muhammed.






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






44. A Shi'a Muslim who believes that the 12th Imam is a messiah who will return at the end of time.






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






46. 'Something very old -' these are smriti writings that tell the stories of Hindu gods and heroes. These are considered Vedas for the common people because they are easier to understand.






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






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






49. The act following the British takeover of India in 1857 that placed a British viceroy in charge with an Indian council of 8-12 members which held no power.






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