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World History: India

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






2. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. 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.






39. '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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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.