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World History: India

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






2. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






3. The Hindu custom in which a widowed woman would be burned on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. It was outlawed by the British in 1829.






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The first prime minister of India. He declared India democratic and secular - with a constitution modeled after Britain's. He governed with socialist policies and maintained neutrality in the Cold War.






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. 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.






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. The daily worship of a Hindu.






29. 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.






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. 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.






42. 'Self-reliance'/'Self-rule'






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






44. The Hindu custom in which a widowed woman would be burned on the funeral pyre of her dead husband. It was outlawed by the British in 1829.






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






46. 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.






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






48. 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.






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






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