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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. The effort of a Muslim to fight against the enemies of Allah - usually an internal struggle - but used in some cases to justify extreme violence and terrorism.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






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

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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. Disciples of the Guru Nanak - often peaceful farmers - who did not believe in the Caste System and emphasized ethics.






36. Disciples of the Guru Nanak - often peaceful farmers - who did not believe in the Caste System and emphasized ethics.






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






38. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






39. The god of rain Who was of chief importance in Vedism.






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






48. 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.






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






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







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