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What was Gandhi's primary method of resistance in leading India's independence from British rule?
What was Gandhi's primary method of resistance in leading India's independence from British rule?
Where did Gandhi train in law?
Where did Gandhi train in law?
What did Gandhi do during his time in South Africa?
What did Gandhi do during his time in South Africa?
What did Gandhi challenge in British India?
What did Gandhi challenge in British India?
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What did Gandhi attempt to do after India's independence?
What did Gandhi attempt to do after India's independence?
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Study Notes
- Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and political leader
- He employed nonviolent resistance to lead India's independence from British rule
- He inspired civil rights movements worldwide
- He was given the honorific Mahātmā
- Gandhi trained in law in London and struggled to start a successful practice in India
- He lived in South Africa for 21 years and used nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights
- He returned to India in 1915 and led campaigns for poverty reduction, women's rights, and self-rule
- Gandhi was imprisoned many times in both South Africa and India
- He challenged Muslim nationalism's demand for a separate homeland within British India
- Gandhi attempted to alleviate distress during religious violence in the aftermath of India's independence
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Test your knowledge on the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most influential figures in modern history. From his early struggles as a lawyer to his leadership in India's independence movement, Gandhi's principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience continue to inspire social justice movements worldwide. See how much you know about his life, his beliefs, and his impact on the world with this quiz.
