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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






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






6. 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.






7. '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.






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






9. 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.






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

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






12. 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.






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






14. 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.






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. The son of Gandhi influenced by capitalism who became prime minister in 1985. He was killed by a Tamil terrorist.






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






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






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






30. 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.






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






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

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33. 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.






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. 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)






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. The native soldiers who comprised most of India's army who were responsible for much of the 1857 unrest.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. The 622 'departure' of Muhammed and his followers to the city of Medina in order to escape persecution within their tribe.






50. 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.







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