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World History: India

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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. The four stages of life- childhood - youth - middle age - and old age - are marked by these rites of passage performed by the head of the household.






10. The four stages of life- childhood - youth - middle age - and old age - are marked by these rites of passage performed by the head of the household.






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






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






20. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






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






26. 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.






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






31. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






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






36. 'Reaching for the Truth' Acts of non-violent civil disobedience advocated by Gandhi as the best and most ethical means of dealing with a hostile government.






37. A Scotsman who helped form the Indian National Congress in 1885 with a number of professional Indians who were educated in English.






38. 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.






39. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






41. An organization of independent nations that were formerly British colonies.






42. 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.






43. A Scotsman who helped form the Indian National Congress in 1885 with a number of professional Indians who were educated in English.






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






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






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






49. The holy city of Islam and destination of a Muslim's Haj - or pilgrimage.






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