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World History: India

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






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






3. 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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4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. The holy city of Islam and destination of a Muslim's Haj - or pilgrimage.






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. The Persian name for the river Sindhu - which later became the name for the people who lived near the river - then anyone not a Muslim - and today anyone believing in Hinduism.






21. 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 -






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. 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)






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






37. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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 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.






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. 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.






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. 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.







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