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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. The daily worship of a Hindu.






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. A settlement allowed the British by the Mughal Empire in 1696 originally known as Fort William.






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






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






12. 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.






13. A man sent by the British government in 1942 to gather support for the British war effort who proposed independence and a constitutional convention in return for help. (the plan fell apart)






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






15. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






17. 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.






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






19. The British general and the location of the massacre he ordered of Indian protesters on April 13 - 1919.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. The son-in-law (married to Fatimah) of Muhammed that Shi'a Muslims favored to be his successor.






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






29. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.