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World History: India

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






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






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






4. Ali's son who led the Shi'a Muslims in an act of defiance to the Sunni caliph. All 72 of them died.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






25. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






27. 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)






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






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






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






31. 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.






32. 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.






33. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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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42. 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.






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






44. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






46. '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.






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






48. 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.






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






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.