How much do you know about Mahatma Gandhi and India's struggle for independence?

How much do you know about Mahatma Gandhi's life and legacy? Test your knowledge of the Indian lawyer and nationalist who led India to independence from British rule using nonviolent resistance. From his early years in Gujarat to his campaigns for civil rights and freedom, this quiz will challenge your understanding of Gandhi's impact on history. Discover how Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was challenged by Muslim nationalism and learn about his efforts to a...

Questions and Answers

Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?

Gujarat, India

What was Mahatma Gandhi's profession?

Lawyer

How did Gandhi lead India's campaign for independence?

Through nonviolent resistance

What did Gandhi challenge with the Dandi Salt March in 1930?

<p>British-imposed salt tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism face challenges from?

<p>Muslim nationalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and nationalist.
He employed nonviolent resistance to lead India's successful campaign for independence from British rule.
Gandhi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
He was born in 1869 in Gujarat, India and trained in law in London.
Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years and employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights.
He returned to India in 1915 and led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
Gandhi was imprisoned many times in both South Africa and India.
He challenged the British-imposed salt tax with the Dandi Salt March in 1930 and called for the British to quit India in 1942.
Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was challenged by Muslim nationalism.
In August 1947, India was granted independence and partitioned into two dominions, leading to religious violence. Gandhi attempted to alleviate distress and undertook hunger strikes.