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1. "Complete understanding" or release from the wheel of reincarnation is known as what? 
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2. The _____ were a collection of the earliest Hindu hymns, chants, and spells.
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3. The _________ were 'meditations' on the Great Questions - philosophical dialogue. 
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4. Sati is the practice of _____ burning on the funeral pyre (only women would do this; either by choice or often by force).
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5. The Mughal Dynasty was prevalent from ????-????
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6. This Mughal Emperor ruled from 1555 - 1605 and was a pious Muslim, but he was religiously tolerant. 
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7. This Mughal Emperor ruled from 1658 - 1707 and was an extremely orthodox Muslim. He enforced devine law, fought 'wars of expansion' and was hated by Hindus for his cruelty. 
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8. When was the Sepoy Rebellion (a.k.a - Indian Mutiny)? 
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9. In 1971, _________ becomes independent _________. (Separate blanks with a comma)
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10. When was 'Freedom at Midnight'? (Month, Day, Year) 
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11. In 1885, the _________ is founded. 
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12. The "oversoul" or ocean from which the teaspoon of water (individual soul) is taken is called _______. 
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13. The ______ is the first epic about Rama. 
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14. 'Jati' means - 
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15. Brahmin is - 
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16. Shiva is the - 
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17. Congratulations!! You've finished this quiz!! Just one bonus quiz-  The Golden Temple is located in - 
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18. How many avatars of Vishnu are there? 
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"Complete understanding" or release from the wheel of...
The _____ were a collection of the earliest Hindu hymns, chants, and...
The _________ were 'meditations' on the Great Questions -...
Sati is the practice of _____ burning on the funeral pyre (only women...
The Mughal Dynasty was prevalent from ????-????
This Mughal Emperor ruled from 1555 - 1605 and was a pious Muslim, but...
This Mughal Emperor ruled from 1658 - 1707 and was an extremely...
When was the Sepoy Rebellion (a.k.a - Indian Mutiny)? 
In 1971, _________ becomes independent _________. (Separate blanks...
When was 'Freedom at Midnight'? (Month, Day, Year) 
In 1885, the _________ is founded. 
The "oversoul" or ocean from which the teaspoon of water (individual...
The ______ is the first epic about Rama. 
'Jati' means - 
Brahmin is - 
Shiva is the - 
Congratulations!! You've finished this quiz!! Just one bonus...
How many avatars of Vishnu are there? 
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