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World History: India

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






2. The daily worship of a Hindu.






3. 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.






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






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






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






7. The man to whom Jews - Christians and Muslims all trace their lineage. (Jews to his son Isaac - Muslims to his son Ishmael) He is key in the Old Testament and Koran.






8. '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.






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






20. The son of Gandhi influenced by capitalism who became prime minister in 1985. He was killed by a Tamil terrorist.






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






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






23. The political organization of Muslims in India formed in 1906 to protect their rights.






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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)






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






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






37. 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.






38. Muslim mystics who - influenced by Bhaktis - believed that the soul was in exile from God and longed to return.






39. The daily worship of a Hindu.






40. Muhammed's first wife. Their only two sons died - and Muhammed's future marriages yielded no children (ergo no successors.)






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






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






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






44. The man to whom Jews - Christians and Muslims all trace their lineage. (Jews to his son Isaac - Muslims to his son Ishmael) He is key in the Old Testament and Koran.






45. 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.






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






47. Muslim mystics who - influenced by Bhaktis - believed that the soul was in exile from God and longed to return.






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






49. 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.






50. 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.