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World History: India

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






2. 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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3. 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.






4. The first British governor-general in India who increased British control over the region - yet did not want an English domination.






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. The 'high point of cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League.' This agreement created separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims and guaranteed that where Muslims were a minority - they were to have a certain number of seats.






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. The grandson of Babur Who is thought of as the Mughal Empire's greatest ruler. The British East India Company was founded at least partially in 1600 to capitalize on the empire's economic success.






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






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






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






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 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.






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






47. '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.






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






49. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






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