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World History: India

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1. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






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






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






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






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






6. Early religious laws of duty in Hinduism that supported the Caste System by saying to not perform mandated duties would upset the universe.






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






8. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






16. 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.






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






18. 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.






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






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






21. 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.






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

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






24. Laws from WWI which were extended beyond 1918 - these allowed people to be arrested and detained without charges or trials.






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






26. The fifth month of the Muslim calendar during which time Muslims fast throughout all of sunlight. It is a test of obedience and self control.






27. 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.






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






29. The longest known epic poem - this tells the story of two warring families and emphasizes the relationship between humankind and the gods.






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. 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.






35. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






36. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






37. A young Englishman who defeated the French in battle over which country would hold greater economic control in India.






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






39. '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.






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






41. The concept of non-violence and the love within one void of violence.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






45. The longest known epic poem - this tells the story of two warring families and emphasizes the relationship between humankind and the gods.






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






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. 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.






49. 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.






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