GANDHI JI IN AFRICA

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1. Q: When did Mahatma Gandhi first arrive in Africa?

   A: Gandhi arrived in South Africa in 1893.

2. Q: What was the primary reason for Gandhi's visit to Africa?

   A: Gandhi went to South Africa to work as a lawyer.

3. Q: Where did Gandhi's activism in Africa begin?

   A: Gandhi's activism began in Natal, South Africa.

4. Q: What were some of the key issues Gandhi worked on in Africa?

   A: He fought against racial discrimination, the pass system, and indentured labor.

5. Q: What is the famous incident of Gandhi being thrown off a train in Africa?

   A: Gandhi was thrown off a train in Pietermaritzburg for refusing to give up his first-class seat.

6. Q: What term did Gandhi use for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance?

   A: He called it "Satyagraha," meaning the force of truth.

7. Q: What led Gandhi to organize the Indian community in Africa?

   A: The discrimination faced by Indians in South Africa prompted him to organize them.

8. Q: When was the Natal Indian Congress founded, and by whom?

   A: The Natal Indian Congress was founded by Gandhi in 1894.

9. Q: What is the significance of the Phoenix Settlement in Gandhi's life?

   A: It was a communal settlement founded by Gandhi for his followers to practice self-sufficiency.

10. Q: How did Gandhi's experiences in Africa influence his future work in India?

    A: His experiences in Africa shaped his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, which he later used in India's struggle for independence.

11. Q: What was the outcome of the 1913 strike organized by Gandhi in South Africa?

    A: The strike led to the signing of the Indian Relief Act, which provided some relief from discrimination.

12. Q: What role did Gandhi play in the Bambatha Rebellion in South Africa?

    A: Gandhi worked as a stretcher-bearer during the rebellion, providing medical assistance.

13. Q: Where did Gandhi develop his ideas on passive resistance and civil disobedience in Africa?

    A: He developed these ideas during his time in Johannesburg and Durban.

14. Q: What was the "Three Pounds Tax" protest, and how did Gandhi respond to it?

    A: It was a tax imposed on Indian residents. Gandhi led a protest campaign against it.

15. Q: In which country did Gandhi first experiment with his philosophy of Satyagraha?

    A: Gandhi first experimented with Satyagraha in South Africa.

16. Q: How did Gandhi's work in Africa contribute to his reputation as a leader?

    A: His successful activism in Africa made him a respected leader in both India and the international community.

17. Q: What significant event marked the end of Gandhi's stay in South Africa?

    A: The end came with the signing of the "Gandhi-Smuts Agreement" in 1914.

18. Q: Which major Indian political leader was influenced by Gandhi's work in Africa?

    A: Jawaharlal Nehru was influenced by Gandhi's activism in South Africa.

19. Q: What title is often used to refer to Gandhi during his time in Africa?

    A: "The Father of the Indian Nation" and "Mahatma" were titles he earned.

20. Q: How did Gandhi's experiences in Africa contribute to his lifelong commitment to social justice and nonviolence?

    A: His time in Africa deepened his commitment to social justice, nonviolence, and the pursuit of truth, principles he carried with him throughout his life.