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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






5. The most recent Shruti texts - these detail teachings of gurus in the form of dialogue with students.






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






7. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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 -






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






20. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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)






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






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






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






32. The only country on Earth officially sponsoring the religion of Hinduism.






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






34. The holy of book of Islam equivalent to the Bible or Torah. It was written after the prophet Muhammed's death to preserve his teachings.






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






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






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






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






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






40. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






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