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What were some of the causes that Gandhi fought against in India, and what were some of the campaigns he led?
Gandhi fought against land-tax and discrimination in India, and he led campaigns for poverty reduction, women's rights, and self-rule.
What were some of the ways that Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to achieve his goals, and how did this influence his activism?
Gandhi used nonviolent resistance to organize protests, undertake hunger strikes, and work to alleviate religious violence. This approach was rooted in his belief in ahimsa, or nonviolence, and influenced his activism throughout his life.
What were some of the challenges that Gandhi faced during his lifetime, and how did he respond to these challenges?
Gandhi faced many challenges throughout his lifetime, including imprisonment for his activism and opposition to the partition of India and Pakistan. He responded to these challenges with resilience and determination, continuing to work for justice and peace until his assassination in 1948.
Study Notes
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and political activist
- He used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence from British rule
- Gandhi was born in Gujarat, India in 1869
- He trained in law in London and lived in South Africa for 21 years
- Gandhi organized protests against land-tax and discrimination in India
- He led campaigns for poverty reduction, women's rights, and self-rule
- Gandhi was imprisoned many times for his activism
- He opposed the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947
- Gandhi worked to alleviate religious violence after partition
- He undertook several hunger strikes to protest violence and political issues.
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Test your knowledge about the life and activism of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the Indian lawyer and political leader who led his country to independence from British rule through nonviolent resistance. This quiz covers his early years, time in South Africa, campaigns for social justice, imprisonment, opposition to partition, and hunger strikes. See how much you know about this iconic figure in Indian history.
