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True or false: Gandhi was a British colonial leader.
False
True or false: Gandhi's use of nonviolent resistance was instrumental in India gaining independence from British rule.
True
True or false: Gandhi's influence was limited to India and did not inspire movements for civil rights and freedom in other parts of the world.
False
True or false: The title Mahātmā is a posthumous honorific given to Gandhi and is used worldwide to refer to him.
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True or false: Gandhi's vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was never challenged by Muslim nationalism.
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Study Notes
- Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist.
- He employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
- He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
- The honorific Mahātmā is now used throughout the world to refer to him.
- Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat and trained in law in London.
- He first employed nonviolent resistance in South Africa for a campaign for civil rights.
- Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule.
- 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.
- He attempted to alleviate distress during religious violence and undertook several hunger strikes.
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"Discover the Life and Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi: Test Your Knowledge!" Take a journey through the life and times of one of the world's most renowned leaders, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. From his humble beginnings in coastal Gujarat to his successful campaign for India's independence, Gandhi's legacy has inspired generations. Test your knowledge of his nonviolent resistance, civil rights movements, and religious pluralism with this insightful quiz. Let's see how much you know about the man known as Mah
