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World History: India

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1. The lowest level within the Caste System - these people are the poorest and least educated in India.






2. 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.






3. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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

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






16. A prophet in a long line of Islamic prophets who holds a somewhat divine status. He was an Arab merchant who declared himself the Prophet of Allah and urged his people to join him in recognition of this God in the sixth century BCE.






17. A man who calls out the five Muslim prayers from minarets.






18. 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.






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






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






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






22. '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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. 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)






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






44. 'Reaching for the Truth' Acts of non-violent civil disobedience advocated by Gandhi as the best and most ethical means of dealing with a hostile government.






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






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







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