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


3. '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.






4. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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. 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.






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






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






9. The Sunni empire to the west of Persia (Iran) which was centralized around Turkey.






10. 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.






11. A governor general appointed by Britain in March 1947 who tried to avoid civil war in India by setting August 15 as the day of independence. After the secret borders were unveiled - massive exoduses of people to their 'respective' nations occurred -






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






16. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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


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






20. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.


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






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. A Hindu nationalist group in the 1920s that launched the shuddhi movement - an effort to reconvert Muslims back to Hindus.






39. A governor general appointed by Britain in March 1947 who tried to avoid civil war in India by setting August 15 as the day of independence. After the secret borders were unveiled - massive exoduses of people to their 'respective' nations occurred -






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






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






44. 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.






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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






50. 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.