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World History: India

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






2. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.






3. The daily worship of a Hindu.






4. 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.






5. The only country on Earth officially sponsoring the religion of Hinduism.






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






7. A settlement allowed the British by the Mughal Empire in 1696 originally known as Fort William.






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






11. 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)






12. 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.






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






14. A popular form of scripture in the form of devotional songs - these are of the love between personal gods and a person. These are commonly recited in temples.






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






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






24. 'Pure -' a term for the Sikh religious order established by the Guru Gobind Singh which gave Sikhs a reputation for being formidable warriors.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






34. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






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






36. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






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






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






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






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






41. 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.


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






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






44. '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.






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






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