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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






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






5. A city 200 miles north of Mecca and site of Muhammed's Hjira.






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






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






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






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. 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.






11. '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.






12. 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.






13. '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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






25. 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.






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






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






32. The idea taught in the Bhagavad Gita - meaning to work according to one's duty but without attachment to the result.






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 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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41. 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.






42. 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.






43. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






44. The idea taught in the Bhagavad Gita - meaning to work according to one's duty but without attachment to the result.






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






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






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






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






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






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







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