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World History: India

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






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






10. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






25. '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.






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






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






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






29. Ali's son who led the Shi'a Muslims in an act of defiance to the Sunni caliph. All 72 of them died.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






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






36. A pamphlet written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali - an Indian Muslim in England - in 1932. It called for a Pakistan independent from India.


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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. '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.






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






50. 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.