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World History: India

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






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






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






7. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. A prophet in a long line of Islamic prophets who holds a somewhat divine status. He was an Arab merchant who declared himself the Prophet of Allah and urged his people to join him in recognition of this God in the sixth century BCE.






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






33. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






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






35. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






36. 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.






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






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






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






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






41. 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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42. 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.






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






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






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






46. 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)






47. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






48. 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.






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 daily worship of a Hindu.