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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. 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.






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. 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.






16. 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 -






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






23. The release from material existence and unity with Brahman that is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life.






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






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






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






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

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28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. 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.






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

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






37. 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.






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






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






40. The release from material existence and unity with Brahman that is the ultimate goal of a Hindu's life.






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






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






43. The son-in-law (married to Fatimah) of Muhammed that Shi'a Muslims favored to be his successor.






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






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 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.






50. 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.