During WW2 Gandhi fought against the British who brought in India to help with the war effort. What was the consequence of this?
He was imprisoned
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Gandhi was known as the father of _____?
India's independence
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How many times did someone attempt to assassinate Gandhi?
5 Attempts, 1 success
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Gandhi inspired many people but there are two extremely noteworthy ones. One of them was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was the other one? (Hint - He just died in December of 2013)
Who is Nelson Mandela?
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In 1930 he was given this award. (Hint- Jorge Mario Bergoglio was given this same award in 2013)
What is Time Magazines Man of the year award?
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The name Mahatma means 'great soul' in Sanskrit. What does his family name Gandhi mean?
It means "grocer" in the Gujarati language.
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What important date is celebrated as a national holiday in India? and what is it?
What is Gandhi's birthday - October 2nd?
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When he was killed, Gandhi was in what city, doing what?
He was in New Delhi fasting to bring about world peace.
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Gandhi was inspired by many people including John Ruskin and Leo Tostoy. Who was the American who influenced him as well?
Who is Henry David Thoreau?
200
Ben Kingsley stared in this 1982 Drama/ Bio-Picture that won 8 Oscars that included Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Picture.
What is the Movie "Gandhi"?
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In 1910 he founded this institution, a cooperative colony for Indians in South Africa
What is Tolstoy Farm
300
In 1930 the British imposed a higher tax on NaCl. Gandhi lead what response to the tax and how long was it?
The Salt March - 250 Miles or 24 Days.
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On January 30th, 1948 this man assassinated Gandhi.
Who is Nathuram Godse?
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While studying in London, Gandhi was told to study two texts they are...
The Bhagavad-Gita and the Bible
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Gandhi was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize five times, but he never received it; in the year of his death what unusual circumstance surrounded the Nobel Peace Prize