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World History: India

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






2. A political party in East Pakistan that argued in favor of splitting Pakistan into two autonomous states - east and west. After they won the 1970 elections - violence erupted; they and India supported Bengali rebels against Pakistan which led to war.






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






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






12. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






17. The minority group of Muslims largely concentrated in Iran and southern Iraq who believed that Muhammed's successor should be a member of his family - Ali in particular.

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18. The lowest level within the Caste System - these people are the poorest and least educated in India.






19. A man who calls out the five Muslim prayers from minarets.






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






31. '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.






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






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






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






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

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36. 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.






37. 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 -






38. 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.






39. 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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40. 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.






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






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






49. '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.






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