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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. 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.

2. By the time they arrived at the sea on April 5th, they were how many strong?

3. Gandhi's austere Satyagraha Ashram was located at Sabarmati where Gandhi lived in a cell-like room free of possessions where he did what?

4. By 1920, most British officials looked at Indians as what?

5. How successful was Gandhi at learning English?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a Yogi?

2. What did Gandhi give up at the age of thirty-seven? Why?

3. What did Gandhi learn upon returning to India?

4. What was the first incident that changed Gandhi forever?

5. For what operation did Gandhi then call? What were the consequences of this?

6. What is satyagraha?

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

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

9. Why did Gandhi end his campaign against the Rowlatt Act?

10. What did Winston Churchill think of Gandhi? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gandhi's ashram is called the White House of India.

Part 1) What is an ashram? Describe Gandhi's ashram. Why is it called the White House of India?

Part 2) How do these two places compare? Can his ashram truly be called the White House of India? Why or why not?

Part 3) What does this name imply about the Indian people's feelings towards Gandhi, his followers, and the U.S.?

Essay Topic 2

Gandhi supports many religions.

Part 1) Describe Gandhi's opinions of various religions. How has he come about these opinions?

Part 2) Why is Hinduism the most important to him? How is he influenced by Hinduism? How are his beliefs also influenced by other religions?

Part 3) Gandhi said he is a Hindu, a Christian, a Moslem, and a Jew. Is this possible? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Gandhi leads civil disobedience on March 11.

Part 1) Describe this civil disobedience. Why does it take place?

Part 2) What is the outcome of this civil disobedience? How does it affect India? What does this act reveal about the Indian people?

Part 3) How are the Indian people still challenged for their freedom? Why?

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