- 1. Satyagraha, a term coined by Mahatma Gandhi, refers to the practice of nonviolent resistance and truth-force, which emerged as a pivotal method of protest during Gandhi's time in South Africa from 1893 to 1914. During this period, Gandhi faced rampant racial discrimination and injustices directed at the Indian community, which compelled him to advocate for their rights. The first significant application of Satyagraha occurred in response to the Natal government's introduction of the Asiatic Registration Act in 1906, which required Indians to register and carry passes, thus subjecting them to humiliation and control. Gandhi organized a campaign of peaceful civil disobedience, encouraging Indians to refuse to comply with the oppressive laws, peacefully protest, and endure imprisonment if necessary. This act of defiance demonstrated the power of collective nonviolent action and marked the beginning of a broader struggle for civil rights and social justice. Through various campaigns, culminating in the 1913 passive resistance movement against discriminatory laws, Gandhi succeeded in uniting diverse Indian communities and drew international attention to their plight, laying the groundwork for future civil rights movements. The principles of Satyagraha not only became a core element of Gandhi’s philosophy but also inspired countless other movements worldwide, highlighting the transformative power of nonviolence in the pursuit of justice.
What does 'Satyagraha' mean?
A) Truth force
B) Civil disobedience
C) Nonviolent action
D) Peaceful resistance
- 2. In which year did Gandhi first arrive in South Africa?
A) 1910
B) 1893
C) 1900
D) 1889
- 3. Which act introduced by the British government in South Africa angered Gandhi and the Indian community?
A) The Pass Laws
B) The Native Land Act
C) The Asiatic Registration Act
D) The Color Bar Act
- 4. In which year was the passive resistance campaign launched in South Africa?
A) 1906
B) 1915
C) 1908
D) 1912
- 5. Which community did Gandhi primarily represent during the Satyagraha movement?
A) European settlers
B) Coloured community
C) African Nascent community
D) Indian community
- 6. Gandhi emphasized which principle in his teachings during the Satyagraha?
A) Ahimsa
B) Militancy
C) Blind nationalism
D) Capitalism
- 7. What was Gandhi's profession before he became a political leader?
A) Lawyer
B) Businessman
C) Teacher
D) Doctor
- 8. Which organization did Gandhi help to establish for the rights of Indians in South Africa?
A) The Natal Indian Congress
B) South African Indian Organization
C) African National Congress
D) Indian National Congress
- 9. What did Gandhi encourage among the Indian population in South Africa?
A) Isolation and despair
B) Complex governance
C) Self-reliance and unity
D) Segregation and superiority
- 10. What form of protest did Gandhi promote during the Satyagraha campaigns?
A) Civil disobedience
B) Political negotiations
C) Armed rebellion
D) Economic sabotage
- 11. What were the main tools of Satyagraha as promoted by Gandhi?
A) Political lobbying
B) Violent protests and strikes
C) Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience
D) Armed conflict
- 12. Which principle refers to the idea of self-rule that Gandhi advocated?
A) Karam
B) Varnashrama
C) Swaraj
D) Moksha
- 13. Who led the first organized Indian community in South Africa?
A) Tagore
B) Ambedkar
C) Gandhi
D) Nehru
- 14. What is the principle of 'Ahimsa' associated with?
A) Non-violence
B) Negotiation
C) Economic exploitation
D) Aggression
- 15. Gandhi's experiences in South Africa greatly influenced his approach in which future movement?
A) The African independence movements
B) The Indian independence movement
C) The Civil Rights Movement
D) The Labor Movement
- 16. Which year did Gandhi return to India after his struggles in South Africa?
A) 1918
B) 1910
C) 1920
D) 1915
- 17. Which term did Gandhi use to refer to his philosophy of nonviolent activism?
A) Satyagraha
B) Ahimsa
C) Brahmacharya
D) Swadeshi
- 18. During which campaign did Gandhi lead a march to the sea?
A) Quit India Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Salt March
D) Civil Disobedience Movement
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