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    Satyagraha is synonymous with nonviolent resistence

    • True
    • False
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an activist and leader of the Indian independence movement against the British rule. Have you watched the movie? If yes take the quiz below and see if you really grasped and understood it.

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  • 2. 

    Gandhi was trying to gain independence from

    • France

    • South Africa

    • Britain

    • Americans

    Correct Answer
    A. Britain
    Explanation
    Gandhi was a key figure in the Indian independence movement, and he dedicated his life to achieving independence for India from British colonial rule. Through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, he led various campaigns and movements against British policies, advocating for the rights and freedom of the Indian people. His efforts eventually led to the independence of India from British rule in 1947.

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  • 3. 

    Gandhi first began to practice nonviolent resistance in South Africa

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Gandhi first began practicing nonviolent resistance in South Africa. This is evident from his experiences during his time in South Africa, where he advocated for the rights of Indian immigrants and fought against racial discrimination. Through various campaigns and protests, Gandhi developed and refined his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, which later became a central tenet of his leadership in the Indian independence movement. Therefore, the statement "Gandhi first began to practice nonviolent resistance in South Africa" is true.

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    General Dyer ordered his Indian troops to fire upon Indians for over 10 minutes as punishment for gathering together.  This event was known as

    • Sepoy Rebellion

    • Salt March

    • Amritsar Massacre

    • Quit India Campaign

    Correct Answer
    A. Amritsar Massacre
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Amritsar Massacre. General Dyer's order to fire upon Indians for gathering together for over 10 minutes is a reference to the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place in Amritsar, India in 1919. General Dyer's troops opened fire on a crowd of unarmed protesters, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people and injuring many more. This event became a turning point in India's struggle for independence and is remembered as a brutal act of colonial oppression.

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  • 5. 

    The man who assassinated Gandhi was

    • Hindu

    • Muslim

    Correct Answer
    A. Hindu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Hindu because Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, was responsible for assassinating Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948. Godse believed that Gandhi's policies were detrimental to Hindu interests and decided to take matters into his own hands by committing this act of violence.

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  • 6. 

    People who supported the creation of a new nation of Pakistan believed

    • Muslims should have their own country

    • Indians and Muslims could coexist in India

    • Hindhus should rule Muslims

    Correct Answer
    A. Muslims should have their own country
    Explanation
    The correct answer is that people who supported the creation of a new nation of Pakistan believed that Muslims should have their own country. This belief was based on the idea that Muslims needed a separate nation to protect their religious and cultural identity, as they felt marginalized and oppressed in a predominantly Hindu India. The creation of Pakistan was seen as a solution to ensure the rights and well-being of the Muslim population.

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  • 7. 

    Gandhi supported the creation of Pakistan

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Gandhi did not support the creation of Pakistan. In fact, he was opposed to the idea of dividing India along religious lines and advocated for a united India where Hindus and Muslims could live together in harmony. He believed in the principles of non-violence and unity among all communities.

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    Which of the following connect to Gandhi's Salt March

    • Protesting the Pakistan partition

    • Protesting the ban Britain put on the Indians, prohibiting them from making Salt

    • 24 miles

    • 240 miles

    • The whole world took interest

    • Largely ignored

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Protesting the ban Britain put on the Indians, prohibiting them from making Salt
    A. 240 miles
    A. The whole world took interest
    Explanation
    The correct answer options for this question are "Protesting the ban Britain put on the Indians, prohibiting them from making Salt," "240 miles," and "The whole world took interest." These options are connected to Gandhi's Salt March. Gandhi organized the Salt March in 1930 as a protest against the British salt monopoly in India. The British had imposed a ban on Indians from making salt, forcing them to buy it from the British. The Salt March covered a distance of approximately 240 miles, from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, and attracted international attention.

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