Test Your Knowledge on the Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi with Our Quiz!
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Test Your Knowledge on the Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi with Our Quiz!

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What was the reason for Gandhi's employment of nonviolent resistance?

  • To lead a successful campaign for India's annexation to British rule
  • To gain power and control over the British government
  • To lead a successful campaign for India's independence from British rule (correct)
  • To inspire movements for civil rights and freedom only in India
  • Where did Gandhi study law?

  • Gujarat
  • India
  • London (correct)
  • South Africa
  • What did Gandhi challenge with the Dandi Salt March in 1930?

  • The British-imposed salt tax (correct)
  • The British-imposed tea tax
  • The Indian government's education policy
  • The Indian government's agricultural policy
  • What did Gandhi call for in 1942?

    <p>The British to decrease their control over India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of India's independence in 1947?

    <p>The British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions, India and Pakistan</p> 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 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 led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
    • Gandhi adopted a simple lifestyle and undertook long fasts as a means of political protest.
    • He challenged the British-imposed salt tax with the Dandi Salt March in 1930 and called for the British to quit India in 1942.
    • India was granted independence in 1947, but the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two dominions, India and Pakistan.
    • Gandhi undertook several hunger strikes to stop religious violence and was assassinated in 1948.

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    How much do you know about the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi? Test your knowledge with our quiz! Explore the key moments and achievements of this influential figure, from his early life and education to his leadership in India's fight for independence. Discover how Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance inspired civil rights movements around the world and learn about his personal sacrifices and political protests. Whether you're a history buff or a curious learner, this quiz is a great way to deepen your understanding of one of

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