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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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)






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






18. The lowest level within the Caste System - these people are the poorest and least educated in India.






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






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






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






22. A young Englishman who defeated the French in battle over which country would hold greater economic control in India.






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. '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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. 'The adventures of Rama' (a carnation of Vishnu) is an epic poem describing loyalty and faithfulness.






49. 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.






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