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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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 '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.






11. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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






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






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






28. 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.






29. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






30. 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.






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






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






33. The son of Babur who helped to create the Mughal Empire through conquest.






34. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






35. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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