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World History: India

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






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






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






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






5. 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 -






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. '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.






13. 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.






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

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






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






17. 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.






18. The king of Delhi and former Mughal emperor to whom many sepoys pledged allegiance during the rebellion in 1857.






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






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






29. The attempt by Britain to mediate negotiations between major groups-the Muslim League - Congress Party - Unionists - and Sikhs-to form an independent India.






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






35. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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







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