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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






9. The ancient sages who revealed the gods' revelations to humankind through the shruti.






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

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






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. 1. To establish a free and united India - hopefully within the Commonwealth. 2. To create an interim government to assist the Viceroy until independence.






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






25. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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 -






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






50. 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.