Test Your Knowledge on Mahatma Gandhi

How much do you know about Mahatma Gandhi and his contributions to Indian independence and civil rights? Test your knowledge with our quiz and learn more about this inspiring political leader, his nonviolent resistance tactics, and his efforts to promote equality and unity in a divided society. From his early life in Gujarat to his time in South Africa and his leadership in India, this quiz covers key moments and achievements in Gandhi's legacy. Become a Gandhi expert and discover the impact of...

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Questions and Answers

What was Mahatma Gandhi's profession?

Lawyer

Where did Gandhi employ nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights?

South Africa

What did Gandhi campaign for in India?

All of the above

What was Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on?

<p>Religious pluralism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Gandhi do to stop the religious violence after India's partition?

<p>Undertook several hunger strikes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mahatma 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 civil rights and freedom movements across the world.
He was born in coastal Gujarat in 1869 and trained in law in London.
Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years and employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights.
He returned to India in 1915 and organized peasants, farmers, and urban laborers to protest against discrimination and excessive land-tax.
Gandhi led campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic amity, and ending untouchability.
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 August 1947, Britain granted independence to India, but the country was partitioned into two dominions, India and Pakistan, leading to religious violence. Gandhi tried to alleviate the distress and undertook several hunger strikes to stop the violence.