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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






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






11. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.






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






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






14. The most recent Shruti texts - these detail teachings of gurus in the form of dialogue with students.






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






19. The separate country requested by Sikhs in the Punjab - because partition would lead to their political division.

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20. Muhammed's first wife. Their only two sons died - and Muhammed's future marriages yielded no children (ergo no successors.)






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






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






23. 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 -






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. The son of Gandhi influenced by capitalism who became prime minister in 1985. He was killed by a Tamil terrorist.






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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)






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.