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What was one of the main reasons Sikandar Sahu believed the colonial rulers would leave the district?
What was one of the main reasons Sikandar Sahu believed the colonial rulers would leave the district?
What played a significant role in enhancing Gandhi’s appeal among the poor and peasants?
What played a significant role in enhancing Gandhi’s appeal among the poor and peasants?
How did the villagers perceive Mahatma Gandhi?
How did the villagers perceive Mahatma Gandhi?
What symbol was prominently associated with Gandhi's philosophy?
What symbol was prominently associated with Gandhi's philosophy?
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What effect did rumors have regarding those who opposed Gandhi?
What effect did rumors have regarding those who opposed Gandhi?
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What farming phenomenon did villagers expect to validate Gandhi's authenticity?
What farming phenomenon did villagers expect to validate Gandhi's authenticity?
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Which of the following best describes Gandhi's status among the peasants?
Which of the following best describes Gandhi's status among the peasants?
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What misconception might villagers have had about their crops failing due to Gandhi's actions?
What misconception might villagers have had about their crops failing due to Gandhi's actions?
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What significant technique did Mahatma Gandhi develop while in South Africa?
What significant technique did Mahatma Gandhi develop while in South Africa?
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How did the Swadeshi movement influence the Indian National Congress?
How did the Swadeshi movement influence the Indian National Congress?
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What role did upper-caste Indians play in Gandhi's activism?
What role did upper-caste Indians play in Gandhi's activism?
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Who were the leaders recognized as 'Lal, Bal, and Pal'?
Who were the leaders recognized as 'Lal, Bal, and Pal'?
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In what year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?
In what year did Mahatma Gandhi return to India from South Africa?
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What was one of the first accomplishments of Gandhi in South Africa?
What was one of the first accomplishments of Gandhi in South Africa?
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Which group primarily drove the Indian National Congress's activities in the early 20th century?
Which group primarily drove the Indian National Congress's activities in the early 20th century?
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What was the primary impact of Gandhi's return to India on the political landscape?
What was the primary impact of Gandhi's return to India on the political landscape?
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What event prompted Gandhiji to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
What event prompted Gandhiji to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement?
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How did Gandhiji's approach change the nature of Indian nationalism by 1922?
How did Gandhiji's approach change the nature of Indian nationalism by 1922?
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What was Judge C.N. Broomfield's sentiment towards Gandhiji during his trial?
What was Judge C.N. Broomfield's sentiment towards Gandhiji during his trial?
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How did many individuals refer to Gandhiji as a sign of respect?
How did many individuals refer to Gandhiji as a sign of respect?
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What does Gandhiji's insistence that no provocation justifies violence suggest about his philosophies?
What does Gandhiji's insistence that no provocation justifies violence suggest about his philosophies?
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What was a significant consequence of the Non-Cooperation Movement for participants?
What was a significant consequence of the Non-Cooperation Movement for participants?
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How did the public perceive Gandhiji's ideals despite political differences?
How did the public perceive Gandhiji's ideals despite political differences?
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Which was NOT a reason peasants and workers were drawn to Gandhiji's leadership?
Which was NOT a reason peasants and workers were drawn to Gandhiji's leadership?
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Study Notes
Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement
- After decades in South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi returned to his homeland in 1915.
- Gandhi learned and developed the satyagraha technique of non-violent protest in South Africa.
- Gandhi's arrival in 1915 was in a politically active India, with the Indian National Congress having a presence in most major cities and towns.
- The Swadeshi movement of 1905-07 broadened the Indian National Congress' appeal among the middle classes.
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai were leaders in the "Lal, Bal, and Pal" movement.
- "Lal, Bal, and Pal" demonstrated a unified national struggle.
- While some viewed Gandhi as a savior who would rescue them from high taxes and officials, others were concerned about the consequences of opposing him.
- Gandhi's simple lifestyle, including the use of the dhoti and the charkha, helped him connect with the common people.
- The Non-Cooperation Movement led to the imprisonment of thousands of Indians, including Gandhi in 1922.
- Judge C.N.Broomfield, while sentencing Gandhi, acknowledged his unique position as a leader and a man of high ideals.
- By 1922, Gandhi had transformed Indian nationalism by inspiring the participation of peasants, workers, and artisans.
- The Civil Disobedience Movement witnessed numerous acts of violence, leading Gandhi to call it off due to the loss of life.
- The burning of foreign cloth was a symbol of the Non-Cooperation Movement, emphasizing the rejection of colonial goods.
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Explore the significant contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to the Indian nationalist movement, particularly his adoption of non-violent protest techniques. This quiz covers key events and leaders involved in the movement, including the Swadeshi movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement. Test your knowledge on Gandhi's impact and the political climate of early 20th-century India.
