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World History: India

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






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






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






4. The oldest and primary Hindu scriptures - these include hymns and chants - a guide to rituals - a source of information on magic - and musical notes.






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






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






7. The separate country requested by Sikhs in the Punjab - because partition would lead to their political division.

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8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






12. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.






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






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






15. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






17. 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)






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






19. The act that made India a federation of 11 British states and several hundred Indian ones. A specific number of government positions were reserved for both Hindus and Muslims at any time.






20. The minority group of Muslims largely concentrated in Iran and southern Iraq who believed that Muhammed's successor should be a member of his family - Ali in particular.

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






33. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






34. The category of Hindu Scriptures that describes 'that which is heard.'






35. A Shi'a ritual of self flagellation and mourning to commemorate the death of Hussein at the hands of Sunnis.






36. 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.






37. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






41. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






47. The idea of universal tolerance put in place by Akbar which possibly endeared him to non-Muslims but led to him being called a heretic by Muslims.






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






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






50. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'