Gandhi Brief Biography
When was Gandhi born?
1869
The Salt March took place in the year ______
1930
What date did the protests (Salt March) begin?
March 12th, 1930
The country that formed when India was partitioned was...
Pakistan
The title of the documentary was...
Mahatma Gandhi: Dying for Freedom
When did Gandhi die?
1948
What did the Salt March protest?
The high tax on salt
Other possible answers:
Living conditions of the Indian people
Prohibition against producing salt independently
How many miles did the protesters march to reach the sea?
200 miles (300 kilometers)
Originally, how was Pakistan going to be divided?
East Pakistan and West Pakistan, with India right in the center
How was Gandhi killed?
He was shot three times
What does "Mahatma" mean?
"Great soul"
In what date and year did Gandhi write his letter?
March 2nd, 1930
What date did Gandhi arrive at the sea to protest the salt tax?
April 5th, 1930
Which group of leaders did Gandhi inspire in the United States?
The American Civil Rights Movement
What was the name of Gandhi's killer?
Nathuram Godse
What is Gandhi's first name?
Mohandas
They ignored it and refused Gandhi's demands
In what year did India gain its independence?
1947
What was a dream of Gandhi that he could not accomplish?
An independent AND united India
Why was Gandhi killed?
For being too passive, some also blamed him for allowing the partition of India to happen
What did Gandhi accomplish in India?
Its independence
The Salt March was also known as...
the Salt Satyagraha
Gandhi's letter was addressed to...
Lord Irwin (Viceroy)
What are the general impressions of Gandhi in India today?
Divisive; some agree with his views, but others don't
The name of the province (territory) fought over by India and Pakistan is...
Kashmir