Y9 Gandhi

What does the term 'ahimsa' mean?

• Non-injury

• Truth force

• Belief that violence is wrong

• Fight with weapons

What does the term 'satyagraha' mean?

• Non-injury

• Truth force

• Belief that violence is wrong

• Fight with weapons

Which term refers to the belief that violence is wrong?

• Ahimsa

• Satyagraha

• Pacifism

• Take up arms

What did Gandhi believe was the only way to fight injustice and win Indian independence?

• Ahimsa

• Satyagraha

• Pacifism

• Take up arms

What did Gandhi define ahimsa as?

• The avoidance of harm to any living creature in thought, word or deed

• The belief that violence is wrong

• The fight with weapons

• The powerful force of truth

What was the purpose of the Salt marches led by Gandhi?

• To protest against unjust laws

• To encourage violence

• To fight for Indian independence

• To shame white Americans

What did Gandhi believe was more powerful than violence?

• Ahimsa

• Satyagraha

• Pacifism

• The truth of your message

What were the characteristics of non-violence direct action according to Gandhi?

• Humane, Universal, A civilian method, Voluntary

• Radical, Creative, Dignifying, Respectful

• Humane, Universal, A civilian method, Radical

• Voluntary, Creative, Dignifying, Respectful

What was the outcome of Gandhi's method in the struggle for Indian independence?

• It was unsuccessful

• It led to violence

• It softened the heart of their opponents

• It resulted in a lack of violence