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World History: India

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. The minority group of Muslims largely concentrated in Iran and southern Iraq who believed that Muhammed's successor should be a member of his family - Ali in particular.

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16. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






19. 'Tradition' or 'that which is to be remembered -' including the Puranas - Mahabharata and Ramayana.






20. 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.






21. '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.






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






29. 'Tradition' or 'that which is to be remembered -' including the Puranas - Mahabharata and Ramayana.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






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






50. 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.