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World History: India

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






2. 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.






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






16. The minority group of Muslims largely concentrated in Iran and southern Iraq who believed that Muhammed's successor should be a member of his family - Ali in particular.

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17. 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)






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






19. 'Forest books' that detail the meaning of fire rituals.






20. The daily worship of a Hindu.






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






22. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. The original followers of Muhammed - today anyone following the religion of Islam.






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






44. The 'high point of cooperation between Congress and the Muslim League.' This agreement created separate electorates for Hindus and Muslims and guaranteed that where Muslims were a minority - they were to have a certain number of seats.






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






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






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






48. The original followers of Muhammed - today anyone following the religion of Islam.






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






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