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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






13. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






32. 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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33. 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.






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






35. The act that extended the voting population of India to 10% of adult males and formalized separate electorates for different racial and social groups.






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. 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.






42. 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)






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. 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.






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







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