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World History: India

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






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






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






4. 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)






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






18. The king of Delhi and former Mughal emperor to whom many sepoys pledged allegiance during the rebellion in 1857.






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






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






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






37. '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.






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






39. 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.






40. The British general and the location of the massacre he ordered of Indian protesters on April 13 - 1919.






41. 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.






42. 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.






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






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






46. The soul of the individual - which continues to exist through reincarnation.






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






48. 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.






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






50. 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.







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