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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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)






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






11. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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 -






20. 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 -






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. '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.






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






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






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






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

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29. 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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30. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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.






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






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






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

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






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






40. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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