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| This religion comes from Aryans. Emphasizes moksha (freedom/liberation from mortal world- similar to nirvana). Majority of Indians are Hindus. Believe in birth, death, and rebirth. May consider themselves polytheistic. |
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| Nonviolence and detachment are key. Acquire as little karma as possible (it is not necessary). |
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| Those who follow Islam are Muslims. Monotheistic (1 God- Allah). Created in 711 when Muslim invaders invaded. |
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| A monotheistic faith emphasizing equality for all. Fight against injustice, but protect yourself and others from harm. God speaks through human gurus. |
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| Arrived in 1700 BC. Aryans are those who do "Noble" deeds.People from Central Asia and Afghanistan migrated into India, and composed hymns in praise of their Gods, the Shining Ones. These were later compiled into the Rig-Veda, a Hindu sacred text. |
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| Always suffering. Reincarnation. 4 Noble Truths. 8-Fold Path to Non Suffering. Nirvana. Acquire Karma. |
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| 4 Noble Truths (Buddhism) |
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1. Life is suffering.
2. Suffering is caused by attachments.
3. Suffering can be put to an end.
4. End of suffering caused by middle path. |
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| Doing one's "duty". Cosmic Law. |
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| A clan of India and Pakistan. |
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| Indian emperor of Maurya Dynasty. Buddhist, banned unnecessary killing of animals. Nonviolence. |
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| Defeated Delhi Sultanate. Poet, artistic. |
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Became first Mughal Emperor. Divides world into 7 climes. Military leader, father, son, and king. Conquest of India in 1526.
He is very cultured and appreciates poetry and art. Documents plants and animals. Very critical of India. Homesick :/ |
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| Christian missionary that came to India during Mughal period. Criticizes religions there. Burned at the stake. |
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| Went to India in 1834. Introduced English education to Indians and formalized education. General council. |
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| Babur's grandson. Portrayed himself as divine. Exercised a great deal of power. |
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| Mobile army. Founder of the Maratha Empire. |
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| Greek ethnographer who visited India and described his version of the caste system. 7 castes: Philosophers, Husbandmen, Artizans, Military, Overseers, Councillors. |
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| Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan) |
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| advanced city state, 3300 BCE- 1700 CE. Disappeared |
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| 1206–1526, Muslim Empire!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :^DDDDDD ERMAHGERD, |
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| city of victory, trade with Southeast asia |
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Babur's conquest of India
1. 1st Ruler of Sultanate
2. Muslim ruler replacing king (not invasion) |
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The Battle of Plassey
1. British rule in India is conventionally described as having begun in 1757. On June 23rd of that year, at the Battle of Plassey, a small village and mango grove between Calcutta and Murshidabad, the forces of the East India Company under Robert Clive defeated the army of Siraj-ud-daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. |
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India placed under the British Empire (following the uprisings of 1857).
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1. Year before there were uprisings to prevent rule.
2. Formal end to Mughal Empire. |
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The Founding of the Indian National Congress.
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1. 1 of 2 major political parties for Indians.
2. A way to take a stand against the British.
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The founding of the Muslim League.
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1. One of the beginning stages of Muslim nationalism, taken to a more extreme level.
2. Separation of Hindus and Muslims in terms of political platforms |
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Rowlatt Act
1. British response to Ghandi
2. This angered Indians more |
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| Self-rule and freedom. Internal discipline, nothing external. |
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| Control of the senses in thought, word, and deed. Celibacy and fasting as discipline for mind and body. |
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| Truth-force. It is better to enlighten your opponent rather than fight them. You can help yourself and others. Truth on its own is transformative. This term replaces "passive aggressive". |
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