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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gandhi and 75 male members of the ashram started their march south to where?

2. After WWI ended, did conditions for the Indians improve?

3. When it was time to decide upon a career, Gandhi decided to become what?

4. In 1909, Gandhi got word to England about the treatment of the Indians in South Africa. He won the support of many of the ___________ of the country.

5. To achieve success in South Africa, Gandhi's most effective tool was a unique creation of his own called what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe satyagraha's first test.

2. What happened when Gandhi was again arrested and jailed in May?

3. Describe politics involving Indians in the early 1900s. How did this affect Gandhi?

4. Describe Gandhi as a child.

5. Describe Gandhi. Why did major leaders come to pay homage to him?

6. How did Gandhi get the title of Mahatma?

7. What happened initially when Gandhi got word to England about the treatment of Indians in South Africa?

8. Describe Gandhi's marriage. What was his opinion about this type of marriage?

9. What is satyagraha?

10. What happened after WWI ended?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

India wins its independence on August 15, 1947.

Part 1) Describe the events leading up to this independence. What does Gandhi think about this? Why?

Part 2) How significant was it that Gandhi was not present during the final negotiations for India's independence? Explain.

Part 3) How different might the outcome of India's independence have been if Gandhi had played a more important role?

Essay Topic 2

Gandhi receives the title of Mahatma.

Part 1) What does Mahatma mean? Why does he receive this title? Who gives him this title? Why?

Part 2) Do you believe Gandhi is deserving of this title? Why or why not?

Part 3) Who in our country might deserve this title? Why? What awards are given in the U.S. for similar services?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi has a philosophy regarding the Indian people.

Part 1) What is this philosophy? How has this philosophy been created?

Part 2) What are your thoughts on Gandhi's philosophy? Do you agree with it? Why or why not?

Part 3) What philosophy or philosophies do you have about your own life and culture? How have you come to believe this philosophy or these philosophies?

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