Hinduism 101
What is the Hindu name for reincarnation?
Samsara
major river that flows through Pakistan and was home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations
Indus River
Who was the leader of India's independence movement?
Gandhi
The majority of India today is (this religion)
Hindu
when a country settles and directly controls another land, often sending its own people to live there (like Britain in India).
Colonization
What is the Hindu name for the consequences of ones actions (positive or negative)
Karma
massive mountain range in northern South Asia that includes the world’s tallest peaks
Himalayas
Helped win global support for India's independence movement, included tens of thousands of Indian people walking towards the Indian Ocean
Salt March
The British referred to India as this to describe its significance to the British Empire
"Jewel in the Crown"
Using peaceful protest instead of force to bring change.
Non-violence OR
Civil Disobedience
What is the Hindu word for soul?
Atman
Holy river for Hindus located in India
Ganges River
What is the split between India and Pakistan called?
Partition
Muslim leaders of ancient India
Mughal Empire
Political control
Economic control
Social control
God/all things
Brahmin
Bring water for crops
Monsoons
British soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Indian protesters.
Amristar Massacre
Revolt by Indian soldiers against British rule.
Sepoy Rebellion
Started the colonization of India
British East India Trading Company
What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
To achieve Moksha (break the cycle of rebrith)
Another name for South Asia
Subcontinent
What year did India become a free and independent country?
1947
Period of time in India where the British ruled directly
Raj
One of the main reasons why the British were so interested in colonizing India
Indian Ocean Trade Routes