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World History: India

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






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






3. The leader of the Muslim League Who was educated in law in London. After trying to cooperate with the Congress Party - he pursued an independent Pakistan.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. The killings by which a family can seek revenge for inter-caste relationships and marriages - still common today.






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






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






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






19. 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.






20. 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.






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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)






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






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






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






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






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






36. The Sunni empire to the west of Persia (Iran) which was centralized around Turkey.






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






38. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






44. A Hindu nationalist group in the 1920s that launched the shuddhi movement - an effort to reconvert Muslims back to Hindus.






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






46. The daily worship of a Hindu.






47. 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.






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






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






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