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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






12. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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.






21. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. A Shi'a ritual of self flagellation and mourning to commemorate the death of Hussein at the hands of Sunnis.






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






36. '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.






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






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