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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






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






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






5. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






8. 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 -






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






15. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






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






18. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. The son of Babur who helped to create the Mughal Empire through conquest.






29. 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.






30. 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)






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






32. 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.






33. '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.






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






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






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






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. 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.






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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