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World History: India

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






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






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






4. The Hindu system of societal classes determined by fate. From birth until death - people are stuck in a single social an economic class.






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






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






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






8. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






20. '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.






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






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






23. '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.






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






25. 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.






26. 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)






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






28. 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.






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






30. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






32. '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.






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.