"Test your knowledge on the life of the iconic leader, Mahatma Gandhi, who used nonviolent resistance to lead India to independence from British rule. From his early years in Gujarat to his campaigns for civil rights and self-rule, this quiz will explore Gandhi's lasting impact on Indian history and the world. Challenge yourself with questions on his philosophy of nonviolence, his time in South Africa, and his efforts to promote religious pluralism in post-independence India. Discover how Gandhi...

Questions and Answers

True or false:Gandhi was born in 1869 in Mumbai.

False

True or false: Gandhi's use of nonviolent resistance was only successful in India's campaign for independence from British rule.

False

True or false: Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was never challenged.

False

Study Notes

Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, nationalist, and political ethicist.
He employed nonviolent resistance to lead India's successful campaign for independence from British rule.
Gandhi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom worldwide.
He was born in 1869 in coastal Gujarat and trained in law in London.
Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years where he first employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights.
He returned to India in 1915 and assumed leadership of the Indian National Congress in 1921.
Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
He was imprisoned many times in both South Africa and India.
Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was challenged by Muslim nationalism in the early 1940s.
He attempted to alleviate religious violence after India gained independence in 1947, and undertook several hunger strikes.