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World History: India

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






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. '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.






22. 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.






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






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






25. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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.






34. '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.






35. 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 -






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. Texts describing the routines following a fire ritual.






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






42. 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.






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






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






50. 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.