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World History: India

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






2. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. 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.






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 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.






15. '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.






16. 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.






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






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






19. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. The fifth British governor-general in India who conquered much coastal territory in the 1790s. He believed the British presence was a blessing to the locals.






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






40. '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.






41. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






44. The concept of non-violence and the love within one void of violence.






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






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






47. The effort of a Muslim to fight against the enemies of Allah - usually an internal struggle - but used in some cases to justify extreme violence and terrorism.






48. 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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49. 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.






50. 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.