This is a social structure that is determined by heredity and restricts the occupation of their members and their association with members of other "classes".
What is the Caste Sytem
100
He was the first Prime Minister of independent India. He had the view that religion had no place in government and was a socialist.
Who is Nehru
100
Under the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, war was made against these Hindus, who are a blend of the Warrior and agrarian classes, generally spoke Marathi, and had their roots in Maharashtra, West Central India.
What is Marathas
100
Both Indira Gandhi's and her son's (Rajiv's) political careers in India ended how?
What is "They were assassinated"
100
At one point during the Cabinet Mission's negotiations, it was proposed that an _____________ (or temporary) government would run India.
What is an INTERIM government.
200
This was the primary religious language of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It has influenced the modern languages of the Indian subcontinent.
What is the Sanskrit Language
200
This man led the Muslim League, was instrumental in creating Pakistan, and became Pakistan's first leader.
Who is Jinnah
200
This is part of the Mahabharata, and is a dialog between the god Krishna and the hero, Arunja. It takes place on the battlefield before the climactic struggle between good and evil.
What is the Bhagavad Gita
200
This was the majority branch of Islam in India/Pakistan. They accept the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad.
Who are Sunnis (Shi'a-minority branch)
200
As both a member of the Indian Congress Party and the Muslim League, Jinnah convinced both parties to sign this 1916 agreement, which called for greater Indian authority to run the country, and also guaranteed Muslims separate electorates.
What is the Lucknow Pact
300
This was the name of the Muslim Empire that ruled India from the early 16th century to the mid 18th century.
What is the Mughul Empire
300
This man was responsible for the 1909 India Councils Act, which increased Indian participation in the government and provided for separate electorates for Muslims.
Who is John Morley (the act was also called Morley-Minto reforms)
300
In this 1757 battle, which was a decisive victory for the British East India Company, Robert Clive defeated the Nawab of Bengal and their French allies and established Company rule in South Asia.
What is the Battle of Plassey
300
At the time of independence, both India and Pakistan agreed that their nations would have ___________ status within the British Commonwealth?
What is Dominion Status (self-governing nation w/in the Commonwealth)
300
This was the self-governing plan for India that was promised to them after WWII. Under this plan, states and provinces could send representatives and create a constitution.
What is "The Cripps Plan"
400
Muslim reaction to Hindus in India was mixed. They disliked the countless number of of gods that the Hindus worshiped. The worship of an idol or a physical object such as a cult image is called ______________?
What is Idolatry
400
This man, the 3rd Mughal Emperor from 1542-1605, has been called India's greatest ruler. He was known for his liberal outlook on all faiths and beliefs. The B.E.I.C. was formed because they wanted to capitalize on this man's success.
Who is Akbar
400
These soldiers were native Indian soldiers in the British Army. They revolted in 1857 over greased rifle cartridges.
What are Sepoys.
400
Pakistan suffered with several problems after independence, including this, favoritism shown to relatives and friends by those with power or influence.
What is Nepotism
400
This plan (a self-governing plan for India) promised that after WWII, provinces and states could send representatives to create a constitution.
What is the Cripps Plan
500
Gandhi supported this political protest by Muslims in India to persuade the British government to protect the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War I.
What is the Caliphate Movement.
500
This man became military dictator of Pakistan in 1999. He refused to give up his position as head of the military, suspended the constitution and cracked down on opponents. He resigned in 2008.
Who is Pervez Musharraf
500
These laws, passed by the British in 1919, allowed the government to imprison Indians without trial. Indians protested the bills, and one protest ended in the Amritsar Massacre.
What are the Rowlatt Bills
500
These people in Pakistan are very strict about following religious principles and want Islamic law to be based on the Quran.
Who are FUNDAMENTALISTS
500
This 1991 Pakistani Bill made it so the nation's laws would be based on the Quran (Koran)