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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. The daily worship of a Hindu.






22. 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.






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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 -






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






35. '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.






36. 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.






37. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. 'Forest books' that detail the meaning of fire rituals.






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






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






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






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

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






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






47. 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.






48. 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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49. The god of rain Who was of chief importance in Vedism.






50. 'Forest books' that detail the meaning of fire rituals.