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World History: India

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






25. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






28. 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.






29. Disciples of the Guru Nanak - often peaceful farmers - who did not believe in the Caste System and emphasized ethics.






30. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.







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