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World History: India

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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. The ideal (especially in religion) that a group should revert to traditional values and customs and follow a rigid or literal understanding of texts like the Bible or Koran.






18. 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.






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. 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.






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






25. The effort of a Muslim to fight against the enemies of Allah - usually an internal struggle - but used in some cases to justify extreme violence and terrorism.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. The movement starting in the seventh century to simplify Hinduism into devotion to one personal god.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. Laws from WWI which were extended beyond 1918 - these allowed people to be arrested and detained without charges or trials.






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






42. An old spiritual leader who - in Hinduism - taught others his wisdom and insights.






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Akbar's grandson under whom the Mughal Empire reached the peak of its success. He rebuilt Delhi with walls and waterways and built the Taj Mahal.






49. Muhammed's first wife. Their only two sons died - and Muhammed's future marriages yielded no children (ergo no successors.)






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