In South Africa

Gandhi’s first observation after reaching Natal was that the Indians there received little respect in South Africa.

• True

• False

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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Based on the passage, reorder the following discriminatory practices that Gandhi had to go through.

• Gandhi encountered physical violence when walking near the President's house.

• An Englishman refused to travel with him, calling him a “colored man.”

• Gandhi was asked to remove his turban in the court.

• Gandhi was asked to sit below with a dirty sack for a seat.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

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List the theme of this passage in one word.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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Why did Gandhi refuse to remove his turban in court?

• Gandhi was feeling very hot inside the court.

• Turban was an essential part of Gandhi’s dressing.

• Gandhi saw no reason to remove it.

• Other Muslims and Parsees were allowed to wear turbans.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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What steps did Gandhi take to address the grievances of the local Indian community in Johannesburg?

• He convened a meeting of the local Indian community.

• He advocated for unity and the formation of a league

• He advised the league to represent all Indian groups and address their grievances to the government.

• All of the above.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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What were some of the discriminatory laws faced by Indians in the Orange Free State and Transvaal?

• not to wear turbans

• pay poll taxes

• restrictions on land ownership

• restrictions on movement

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

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What impact did Gandhi’s turban refusal have on the then societal norms of South Africa and the world?

• It was a direct challenge to racial discrimination and inequality.

• It put the Indian community in Africa on a back foot.

• It demonstrated that it was possible to resist unjust societal norms.

• It reinforced the idea that societal norms should be based on fairness and equality.

• It began his fight against racial injustice globally.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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What does Gandhi’s response to the demands made by the magistrate in Durban and the conductor on the train tell you about his character?

• He comes out to be assertive.

• He is committed to his principles.

• He has awareness about his rights.

• He demonstrates resilience and determination in challenging discriminatory practices.

• None of the above

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

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Describe the discrimination Gandhi faced on the stage-coach journey from Charlestown to Johannesburg.

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How might Gandhi’s experience with the magistrate and subsequent actions inspire you to confront unfair societal norms in your own communities? Write a paragraph on this.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply

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