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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






11. The only country on Earth officially sponsoring the religion of Hinduism.






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






13. 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.






14. The soul of the individual - which continues to exist through reincarnation.






15. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. '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.






24. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






31. 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.






32. A Hindu nationalist group in the 1920s that launched the shuddhi movement - an effort to reconvert Muslims back to Hindus.






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






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






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






36. 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 -






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.