Mohandas K. Gandhi's hunger strike in 1948 and New Delhi prayer event in 1946

Mohandas K. Gandhi's hunger strike in 1948 and New Delhi prayer event in 1946

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Gandhi chose to serve his country over a lucrative legal career, inspired by pacifists like Tolstoy. He adopted civil disobedience and used hunger fasts to push for India's independence, risking his life but avoiding potential civil strife.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization did Gandhi come to regarding his career as a counselor?

He found it to be very fulfilling.

He realized his country needed him more.

He wanted to become a judge instead.

He decided to move to another country.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which concept did Gandhi adopt from the teachings of pacifists?

Political campaigning

Economic sanctions

Civil disobedience

Armed revolt

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two pacifists that greatly influenced Gandhi?

Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela

Einstein and Newton

Tolstoy and the role

Churchill and Roosevelt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Gandhi's hunger fasts on India's independence movement?

They were more effective than armed revolt.

They led to violent uprisings.

They were ignored by the British.

They had no significant impact.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the British response to Gandhi's hunger fasts?

They increased military presence.

They realized it could lead to civil strife.

They allowed Gandhi to die.

They ignored them completely.