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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. The Muslim equivalent of a temple or church where they go to pray. No idols or imagery are allowed in the Mosque.






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

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






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






26. A man sent by the British government in 1942 to gather support for the British war effort who proposed independence and a constitutional convention in return for help. (the plan fell apart)






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






28. The Muslim equivalent of a temple or church where they go to pray. No idols or imagery are allowed in the Mosque.






29. 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.






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






40. A political party in East Pakistan that argued in favor of splitting Pakistan into two autonomous states - east and west. After they won the 1970 elections - violence erupted; they and India supported Bengali rebels against Pakistan which led to war.






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






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






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






44. '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.






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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