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World History: India

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1. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






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






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 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.






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






24. The fifth British governor-general in India who conquered much coastal territory in the 1790s. He believed the British presence was a blessing to the locals.






25. The religion of early Indo-European settlers in the Punjab. Also known as Brahmanism - it would come to evolve into modern Hinduism.






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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 -






37. 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.






38. 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.






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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