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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. 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.






13. A young Englishman who defeated the French in battle over which country would hold greater economic control in India.






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. The Arabic word for 'God' and in Islam - the One Almighty God - who spoke to Muhammed.






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






22. The son of Gandhi influenced by capitalism who became prime minister in 1985. He was killed by a Tamil terrorist.






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. Two ancient Indian cities from 4000 years ago which were planned around a grid. Residents were very technologically advanced.






28. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






30. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






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






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. Ali's son who led the Shi'a Muslims in an act of defiance to the Sunni caliph. All 72 of them died.






34. 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.






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. A Shi'a Muslim who believes that the 12th Imam is a messiah who will return at the end of time.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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

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47. 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.






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






49. The Persian name for the river Sindhu - which later became the name for the people who lived near the river - then anyone not a Muslim - and today anyone believing in Hinduism.






50. 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.







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