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World History: India

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1. 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.






2. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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.






11. A city 200 miles north of Mecca and site of Muhammed's Hjira.






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Successors of Muhammed who are political and spiritual leaders in Islamic communities.






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






20. '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.






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






22. The date of Pakistani/Indian independence from Britain. Pakistan and India became different countries within the Commonwealth.






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






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 daily worship of a Hindu.






26. 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)






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






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






32. The idea taught in the Bhagavad Gita - meaning to work according to one's duty but without attachment to the result.






33. 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.






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






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






36. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






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






43. The idea taught in the Bhagavad Gita - meaning to work according to one's duty but without attachment to the result.






44. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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