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






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






4. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






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






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






7. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






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

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






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. 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.






29. 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.






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






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






32. 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.






33. The Hindu custom in which a widowed woman would be burned on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. It was outlawed by the British in 1829.






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






39. 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.






40. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






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