Gandhi and British Imperialism Quiz

What was Gandhi's primary method of resistance against British rule in India?

• Armed rebellion

• Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

In which year did Gandhi launch the Salt March, a significant act of civil disobedience against British rule?

• 1920

• 1930

• 1942

• 1947

What was the main goal of Gandhi's Quit India Movement launched in 1942?

• To improve relations with the British

• To end British rule in India

• To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

• To establish a trade agreement with Britain

How did British imperialism impact the Indian economy?

• It diversified the Indian economy by introducing various industries.

• It made India a global leader in technology.

• It led to the deindustrialization of the Indian economy.

• It had no significant impact on the Indian economy.

Which global leader was notably influenced by Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolent resistance?

• Winston Churchill

• Nelson Mandela

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

What was the primary reason Gandhi advocated for the use of khadi (hand-spun cloth)?

• To promote Indian fashion

• To reduce India's dependence on British goods

• To increase India's exports

• To support the British textile industry

Which act by the British government led to the Amritsar Massacre, intensifying the Indian independence movement?

• The Salt Acts

• The Rowlatt Act

• The Pitt's India Act

• The Government of India Act

What was the significance of the Dandi March?

• It was a protest against the partition of Bengal.

• It was a demonstration against the Rowlatt Act.

• It was an act of civil disobedience against the salt laws.

• It was a march to demand the release of political prisoners.

How did Gandhi's approach to Indian independence differ from that of the Indian National Congress in the early years?

• Gandhi focused on armed struggle, while the Congress preferred negotiations.

• Gandhi emphasized nonviolence and mass mobilization, while the Congress initially focused on elite negotiations.

• Gandhi aimed for immediate independence, while the Congress sought gradual reforms.

• Gandhi wanted a federation with Britain, while the Congress demanded complete independence.

What was the outcome of Gandhi's hunger strikes?

• They led to immediate British withdrawal from India.

• They caused the British to arrest Gandhi multiple times.

• They were largely ignored by the British.

• They brought international attention to the Indian independence movement and pressured the British to make concessions.