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World History: India

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1. 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.






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. Laws from WWI which were extended beyond 1918 - these allowed people to be arrested and detained without charges or trials.






17. 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.






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. The act following the British takeover of India in 1857 that placed a British viceroy in charge with an Indian council of 8-12 members which held no power.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






29. 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.






30. 'The Indian Shakespeare -' Who was known for his Sanskrit plays.






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






43. 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.






44. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






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






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