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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






18. '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.






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 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.






21. '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.






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






43. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. The act that made India a federation of 11 British states and several hundred Indian ones. A specific number of government positions were reserved for both Hindus and Muslims at any time.






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






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