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World History: India

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1. 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.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






12. 'Something very old -' these are smriti writings that tell the stories of Hindu gods and heroes. These are considered Vedas for the common people because they are easier to understand.






13. 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.






14. 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.






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






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






17. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






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






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

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20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. 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.






26. 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.






27. 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.






28. 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)






29. 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.






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






31. 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.






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






37. 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.






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. A Hindu nationalist group in the 1920s that launched the shuddhi movement - an effort to reconvert Muslims back to Hindus.






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






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






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






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






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






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