Questions and Answers
Where was Gandhi born?
Coastal Gujarat
What method did Gandhi use to lead India's successful campaign for independence?
Nonviolent resistance
What did Gandhi do during his 21 years in South Africa?
Raised a family and employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights
What did Gandhi attempt to do during the religious violence that broke out during the partition of India?
Signup and view all the answers
When was Gandhi assassinated?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist.
- He employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
- Gandhi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom 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, where he raised a family and employed nonviolent resistance in a campaign for civil rights.
- In 1915, Gandhi returned to India and led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
- Gandhi was imprisoned many times in both South Africa and India.
- In 1947, Britain granted independence to India, but the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions, India and Pakistan.
- Religious violence broke out during the partition, and Gandhi attempted to alleviate distress through hunger strikes.
- Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
