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World History: India

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






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






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






4. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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






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

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






12. 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.






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






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






15. 'Tradition' or 'that which is to be remembered -' including the Puranas - Mahabharata and Ramayana.






16. 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.






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






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






19. 'Tradition' or 'that which is to be remembered -' including the Puranas - Mahabharata and Ramayana.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The Hindu system of societal classes determined by fate. From birth until death - people are stuck in a single social an economic class.






29. 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.






30. The son-in-law (married to Fatimah) of Muhammed that Shi'a Muslims favored to be his successor.






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






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






33. '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.






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






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







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