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World History: India

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1. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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. 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.






25. The Hindu system of societal classes determined by fate. From birth until death - people are stuck in a single social an economic class.






26. The native soldiers who comprised most of India's army who were responsible for much of the 1857 unrest.






27. The 622 'departure' of Muhammed and his followers to the city of Medina in order to escape persecution within their tribe.






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






29. 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 -






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






45. The native soldiers who comprised most of India's army who were responsible for much of the 1857 unrest.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.