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World History: India

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1. Disciples of the Guru Nanak - often peaceful farmers - who did not believe in the Caste System and emphasized ethics.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. A Shi'a Muslim who believes that the 12th Imam is a messiah who will return at the end of time.






22. 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)






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






28. The original followers of Muhammed - today anyone following the religion of Islam.






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






30. The grandson of Babur Who is thought of as the Mughal Empire's greatest ruler. The British East India Company was founded at least partially in 1600 to capitalize on the empire's economic success.






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






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






33. 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.






34. The category of Hindu Scriptures that describes 'that which is heard.'






35. The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru who became prime minister in 1965. After the Green Revolution and nationalization of industry and business - she declared a state of emergency to imprison political opponents. She was killed by her own bodyguards.






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. The separate country requested by Sikhs in the Punjab - because partition would lead to their political division.

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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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