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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. 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.






16. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






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






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






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






29. A Shi'a Muslim who believes that the 12th Imam is a messiah who will return at the end of time.






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. A pamphlet written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali - an Indian Muslim in England - in 1932. It called for a Pakistan independent from India.


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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






45. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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