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World History: India

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






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






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






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






5. The fifth month of the Muslim calendar during which time Muslims fast throughout all of sunlight. It is a test of obedience and self control.






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. The Sunni empire to the west of Persia (Iran) which was centralized around Turkey.






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






38. 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)






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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 god of rain Who was of chief importance in Vedism.






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.