Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Flashcards
Where and when was he born?
On the northwest of India on the 2nd of October, 1869
How were his parents?
His mother was a religious Hindu and his father was employed by the British
How was Gandhi when he was younger?
He ate meat, stole and smoke tobacco but changed when his father died
When and with who did Gandhi marry?
The 14 year old Gandhi married Katsaburi at 13 until death
What did he do in London?
Studied law
What did the Bhagavad-Gita do to him?
Led him to be the man we know today
When did he return to India as a barrister?
1891
Where did Gandhi go to after India?
South Africa
What did he do on the train?
Refused to give his seat to a white person
Was Gandhi arrested?
Yes
What is satyagraha?
A method of direct social action towards Indians providing fingerprints and permits
When did Gandhi return to India after South Africa?
1915
When did India win independence over Britain?
1947
How did the British react to losing?
Splitting India (Hindus) into Pakistan (Muslims)
Did Gandhi like partition?
No
