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World History: India

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






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






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






5. The Persian name for the river Sindhu - which later became the name for the people who lived near the river - then anyone not a Muslim - and today anyone believing in Hinduism.






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






7. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






8. 'The adventures of Rama' (a carnation of Vishnu) is an epic poem describing loyalty and faithfulness.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. The rulers of the largest Indian dynasty and their greatest ruler - who demonstrated tolerance for other religions and was influenced by Buddhism.






17. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






18. 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.






19. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






23. Successors of Muhammed who are political and spiritual leaders in Islamic communities.






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






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






33. (d.1530) The first Mughal ruler - an invader from Central Asia - who used technology to defeat the larger armies of India.






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






35. 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.






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






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






49. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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