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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






8. A coalition of 80 merchants formed in 1600 who wanted to avoid violence and focus on wealth production.






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. '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.






27. 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)






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






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






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






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






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






42. 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.






43. 'Reaching for the Truth' Acts of non-violent civil disobedience advocated by Gandhi as the best and most ethical means of dealing with a hostile government.






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






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






50. 'Reaching for the Truth' Acts of non-violent civil disobedience advocated by Gandhi as the best and most ethical means of dealing with a hostile government.