Grandi‘s life
What was Ghandi‘s job?
Why did Ghandi start the march?
Because the British increased prices on basic foods.
How many people were put into prison after the protest march?
over 60000
What‘s the main religion in India?
Hindu(ism)
Mumbai and Dehli
What are India‘s biggest cities?
Where did Ghandi live during his life? (3 countries)
India, Great Britain, South Africa
What did Ghandi teach the protesters?
How to make their own salt.
How long was Ghandi in prison?
6 months
Why were India and Pakistan separated?
The country was divided along the religious lines because of conflict between the religious groups.
Holi
What‘s the name of the festival of colours?
Where did Ghandi start his fight for Indian rights?
In South Africa
What happened right after the march (in April)?
many Indians were put in prison
nothing much - the march was unsuccessful
How did the police react to the silently marching protesters?
They used violence/ they beat them
Name 4 religious groups in India.
Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Sikh
Rupees
What‘s the currency in India?
What was special about his work for Indian independence?
It was all peaceful protests.
When was the march?
(12th March) 1930
How did the British government talk about the second march?
They played it down/ they lied/ they said only a few people were hurt
What percentage of Indians is Hindu/ Muslim?
Hindu 80%
Muslim 14%
The River Ganges
What‘s the name of the holy river in India?
Why did Ghandi start his fight for Indian rights?
Because he experienced discrimination/ he was carried of a train
How long was the march?
400km/ 24 days
What did the protesters do? (2 things)
1. marched to the sea to collect salt
2. didn‘t react to the violence
What goes against basic principles of Hinduism and Islam (but still happens)?
violence
Taj Mahal
What‘s the most famous sight in India?