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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.






8. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






9. 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.






10. 'Something very old -' these are smriti writings that tell the stories of Hindu gods and heroes. These are considered Vedas for the common people because they are easier to understand.






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. The daily worship of a Hindu.






20. 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)






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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 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.






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






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






50. 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.