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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. 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.






3. 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.






4. 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.






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






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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

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30. 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 -






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






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






50. This man - the seventh reincarnation of Vishnu - was sent to eliminate evil forces in the world and was the ideal ruler in Hinduism.