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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






4. The British general and the location of the massacre he ordered of Indian protesters on April 13 - 1919.






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. '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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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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44. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






45. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






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






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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







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