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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. '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.






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






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






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






24. The Shi'a government established by Azeri conquerors in Iran.






25. 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.






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






27. '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.






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






43. '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.






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






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. 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.