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World History: India

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






2. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






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






4. A pamphlet written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali - an Indian Muslim in England - in 1932. It called for a Pakistan independent from India.

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






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






7. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






13. The act following the British takeover of India in 1857 that placed a British viceroy in charge with an Indian council of 8-12 members which held no power.






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






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






16. The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru who became prime minister in 1965. After the Green Revolution and nationalization of industry and business - she declared a state of emergency to imprison political opponents. She was killed by her own bodyguards.






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






18. A song - 'Hail to thee - Mother -' written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that would become the Congress Party's anthem.






19. '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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. The British general and the location of the massacre he ordered of Indian protesters on April 13 - 1919.






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






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






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






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






29. The soul of the individual - which continues to exist through reincarnation.






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. The act that made India a federation of 11 British states and several hundred Indian ones. A specific number of government positions were reserved for both Hindus and Muslims at any time.






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






40. The act that made India a federation of 11 British states and several hundred Indian ones. A specific number of government positions were reserved for both Hindus and Muslims at any time.






41. 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.






42. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






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






49. The daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru who became prime minister in 1965. After the Green Revolution and nationalization of industry and business - she declared a state of emergency to imprison political opponents. She was killed by her own bodyguards.






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