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World History: India

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






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






3. 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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4. 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.






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






6. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






7. The Hindu custom in which a widowed woman would be burned on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. It was outlawed by the British in 1829.






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






16. A popular form of scripture in the form of devotional songs - these are of the love between personal gods and a person. These are commonly recited in temples.






17. The Persian name for the river Sindhu - which later became the name for the people who lived near the river - then anyone not a Muslim - and today anyone believing in Hinduism.






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






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






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






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






22. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






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






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






25. '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.






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






37. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






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






39. 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.






40. 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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41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. The longest known epic poem - this tells the story of two warring families and emphasizes the relationship between humankind and the gods.






49. '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.






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