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World History: India

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1. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






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






9. The group of people believing in the religion of Hinduism - largely concentrated near the Himalayas.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






31. The attempt by Britain to mediate negotiations between major groups-the Muslim League - Congress Party - Unionists - and Sikhs-to form an independent India.






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






33. A governor general appointed by Britain in March 1947 who tried to avoid civil war in India by setting August 15 as the day of independence. After the secret borders were unveiled - massive exoduses of people to their 'respective' nations occurred -






34. 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.






35. '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.






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






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






42. 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.






43. 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.






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






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






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






47. 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.






48. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






50. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.