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World History: India

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1. '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.






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






8. The 622 'departure' of Muhammed and his followers to the city of Medina in order to escape persecution within their tribe.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. '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.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






29. The act that made India a federation of 11 British states and several hundred Indian ones. A specific number of government positions were reserved for both Hindus and Muslims at any time.






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






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






32. 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 -






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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 -






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






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






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






50. 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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