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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






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






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






9. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. 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.






18. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






19. Islamic Law - imposed by fundamentalists to support a rigid and uncompromising set of traditions - laws - and beliefs.






20. 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.






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






22. A prophet in a long line of Islamic prophets who holds a somewhat divine status. He was an Arab merchant who declared himself the Prophet of Allah and urged his people to join him in recognition of this God in the sixth century BCE.






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






31. 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.






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 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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41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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.






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