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World History: India

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






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






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






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






5. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






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






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






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






12. August 6 - 1946 - a day of protest organized by Jinnah's Muslim League to show Muslims' disapproval of Congress. It led to catastrophic violence on both sides.






13. A Shi'a ritual of self flagellation and mourning to commemorate the death of Hussein at the hands of Sunnis.






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. The Shi'a government established by Azeri conquerors in Iran.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






27. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. '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.






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






40. 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 -






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






42. The cube shaped building enshrining a sacred Black Stone around which Hajjis circle as the final destination of their pilgrimage.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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.