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World History: India

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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. The most recent Shruti texts - these detail teachings of gurus in the form of dialogue with students.






6. A settlement allowed the British by the Mughal Empire in 1696 originally known as Fort William.






7. The concept of non-violence and the love within one void of violence.






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. The son of Gandhi influenced by capitalism who became prime minister in 1985. He was killed by a Tamil terrorist.






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






20. Disciples of the Guru Nanak - often peaceful farmers - who did not believe in the Caste System and emphasized ethics.






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






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






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






24. The grandson of Babur Who is thought of as the Mughal Empire's greatest ruler. The British East India Company was founded at least partially in 1600 to capitalize on the empire's economic success.






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






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






27. The longest known epic poem - this tells the story of two warring families and emphasizes the relationship between humankind and the gods.






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






29. 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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30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






34. The Persian name for the river Sindhu - which later became the name for the people who lived near the river - then anyone not a Muslim - and today anyone believing in Hinduism.






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






39. A BEIC trading center on the Ganges where angry sepoys rebelled against the British - killing all the men - and capturing women and children. When a British army came to rescue them - the women and children were also killed.






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






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






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

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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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