2.03 Mahatma Gandhi Flashcard Review

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What is Satyagraha?

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Satyagraha is a philosophy and practice of nonviolent resistance developed by Mahatma Gandhi, aimed at achieving social and political change through peaceful means.

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Why did Gandhi go to South Africa?

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Gandhi originally went to South Africa to establish his legal career.

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What inference can be made about Gandhi's beliefs?

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Gandhi believed that Satyagraha could change the way people think.

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What was the significance of the Amritsar incident in 1919?

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The Amritsar incident highlighted the brutality of British rule in India and tested Gandhi's principles of non-violence.

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What does it mean to cooperate for change?

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Cooperating for change means that individuals or groups work together to overcome differences and achieve a common goal.

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What was Gandhi's approach to British clothing?

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Gandhi encouraged Indians to burn British clothing and spin their own cloth to promote self-reliance and resist British economic control.

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Who were the Untouchables in Indian society?

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The Untouchables, also known as Dalits, were marginalized individuals in Indian society who faced discrimination and exclusion.

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What was Gandhi's view on violence?

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Gandhi believed in non-violence as a powerful tool for social change and opposed violent methods of protest.

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What role did the British laws play in Gandhi's activism?

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British laws that forbade protest in India galvanized Gandhi and his followers to resist and fight for their rights.

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How did Gandhi influence the Indian independence movement?

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Gandhi's principles of non-violence and civil disobedience inspired millions to join the struggle for India's independence.