How well do you know Mahatma Gandhi and India's Independence Movement?

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甘地是在哪里接受法律培训的?

伦敦

甘地在南非生活了多长时间?

21年

甘地领导了哪些全国性运动?

所有选项都正确

甘地进行了多少次绝食来阻止暴力?

3次

甘地在哪次事件中领导了盐税行动?

1930年

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  • Mohandas Karamchand 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 across the world.
  • 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 civil rights campaign.
  • In 1915, he returned to India and led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
  • Gandhi adopted a simple lifestyle, including wearing a short dhoti and undertaking long fasts for introspection and political protest.
  • He led the Dandi Salt March in 1930 and called for the British to quit India in 1942.
  • India gained independence in 1947, but was partitioned into a Hindu-majority India and a Muslim-majority Pakistan, leading to religious violence.
  • Gandhi undertook several hunger strikes to stop the violence, including one in January 1948 which also aimed to pressure India to pay out cash assets owed to Pakistan.

"How well do you know Mahatma Gandhi?" Test your knowledge about the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern history. From his early years in Gujarat to his leadership in India's fight for independence, this quiz covers key events and achievements in Gandhi's life. Learn about his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, his impact on civil rights movements around the world, and his enduring legacy. Perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in social justice and political ethics.

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