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World History: India

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1. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. 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.






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 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.






18. 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.






19. A sacred text included in the Mahabharata - This is spoken by Krishna and describes the meaning of life and nature of the indestructible soul.






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






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






22. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






24. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






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






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






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

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30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. The daily worship of a Hindu.






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






49. 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)






50. 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.