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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






6. A man who calls out the five Muslim prayers from minarets.






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. The 'high point of cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League.' This agreement created separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims and guaranteed that where Muslims were a minority - they were to have a certain number of seats.






18. 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.






19. The law that newly allowed Indian council members to legislate. However - the viceroy could still strike down any proposition. The act also recognized the concept of separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims as valid.






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






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






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






23. 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.






24. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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






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






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






28. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






43. '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.






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






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






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






47. 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.






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






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


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