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World History: India

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1. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






2. Early religious laws of duty in Hinduism that supported the Caste System by saying to not perform mandated duties would upset the universe.






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






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






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






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






7. The king of Delhi and former Mughal emperor to whom many sepoys pledged allegiance during the rebellion in 1857.






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






9. The son of Babur who helped to create the Mughal Empire through conquest.






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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

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






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






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






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






25. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






28. The main god in Hinduism - also referred to as The One - The Ultimate Reality - and The World Soul.






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






35. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






37. 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)






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 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.






43. 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.






44. '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.






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






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






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






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






49. 'The Indian Shakespeare -' Who was known for his Sanskrit plays.






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