Gandhi's Protest Methods Quiz

Why did Gandhi write the letter to Lord Irwin?

• To declare war on Britain

• To demand money from the British

• To explain his reasons for civil disobedience and ask for peaceful change

• To apply for a government position

What method of protest did Gandhi plan to use?

• Violence

• Civil war

• Civil disobedience and non-violence

• Boycott of British religion

What British law did Gandhi choose to break first?

• Tax law

• Salt law

• Land ownership law

• Voting rights law

What does Gandhi say about the British people personally?

• He hates them

• He wants revenge

• He respects many and considers some his friends

• He wants to deport them

What reason does Gandhi give for opposing British rule?

• It's based on religion

• It has helped India grow stronger

• It has impoverished and degraded the Indian people

• It allowed too much freedom

What was Gandhi's goal with the Salt March?

• To get British citizenship

• To raise money

• To protest an unfair tax on a basic necessity

• To form a new religion

How does Gandhi describe his feelings about violence?

• Necessary sometimes

• A useful tool

• Something he avoids at all costs

• A natural part of politics

What does Gandhi hope to 'convert' the British people to?

• Hinduism

• Communism

• The idea that ruling India is wrong

• His political party

What does Gandhi say about the Round Table Conference?

• It was a great success

• It solved all issues

• It gave India full independence

• It failed to promise true independence

What does Gandhi mean by 'dumb millions'?

• People who can't speak English

• The animals in India

• The voiceless poor people of India

• The British soldiers