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World History: India

Subject : history
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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






6. A religion with many gods (polytheistic) which focuses primarily on the god Brahman. It has no one holy book - but many.






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






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

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






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. 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.






16. 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.






17. 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.






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






19. 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)






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. 'The adventures of Rama' (a carnation of Vishnu) is an epic poem describing loyalty and faithfulness.






29. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






32. A pamphlet written by Choudhary Rahmat Ali - an Indian Muslim in England - in 1932. It called for a Pakistan independent from India.

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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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