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World History: India

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






2. '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.






3. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






15. 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.






16. The Muslim empire beginning in the 1500s that created essentially India as it is known today.






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






18. '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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. The Arabic word for 'God' and in Islam - the One Almighty God - who spoke to Muhammed.






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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

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






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






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






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






47. The daily worship of a Hindu.






48. The law that newly allowed Indian council members to legislate. However - the viceroy could still strike down any proposition. The act also recognized the concept of separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims as valid.






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






50. 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.