Mahatma Gandhi

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mahatma Gandhi born?October 2, 1869
2. When did Mahatma Gandhi die?January 30, 1948 (age 78)
3. Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?Porbandar, Gujarat, India
4. What is Mahatma Gandhi known for?Leading India's nonviolent independence movement and pioneering the philosophy of Satyagraha
5. What is the career?Lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist, spiritual leader, and advocate for social justice
6. Why did Gandhi go to South Africa?Gandhi went to South Africa as a lawyer and saw racial discrimination. This experience helped him create the idea of Satyagraha, or truth force.

Swaraj: A Sanskrit word meaning 'self-rule' or 'independence,' central to Gandhi's vision for India.
Ahimsa: The principle of nonviolence, encompassing respect for all life and the avoidance of harm in thought, word, and deed.
Civil Disobedience: The deliberate and peaceful refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of governments or occupying powers.
Untouchability: A historical system of social hierarchy in India where certain groups were considered 'untouchable' and subjected to discrimination.