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World History: India

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






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






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






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






5. 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.






6. 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.






7. 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.






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






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






10. (d.1530) The first Mughal ruler - an invader from Central Asia - who used technology to defeat the larger armies of India.






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






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






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






14. The Arabic word for 'God' and in Islam - the One Almighty God - who spoke to Muhammed.






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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.






34. (d.1530) The first Mughal ruler - an invader from Central Asia - who used technology to defeat the larger armies of India.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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.






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






45. 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.






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






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






48. '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.






49. 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.






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