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World History: India

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






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






12. '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.






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






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. A pamphlet written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali - an Indian Muslim in England - in 1932. It called for a Pakistan independent from India.


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






25. 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.






26. 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 -






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






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






32. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. A settlement allowed the British by the Mughal Empire in 1696 originally known as Fort William.






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






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






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






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