Places in Mahatma Gandhi's Life: facts and a 5-question quiz

From Porbandar to Dandi: pin five places that shaped Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom movement. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 1869-1948. Region: Gujarat, Bihar, Maharashtra. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Porbandar: Gandhi's father was the diwan of Porbandar.
• Sabarmati Ashram: Gandhi lived here until 1930 and vowed not to return until India was free.
• Dandi: Gandhi walked about 385 km in 24 days with his followers and picked up salt on the beach.
• Champaran: The Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 led to an inquiry into the forced cultivation of indigo.
• Sevagram: Gandhi moved here in 1936.

Quick answers

What should I know about Porbandar? Gandhi's father was the diwan of Porbandar.

What should I know about Sabarmati Ashram? Gandhi lived here until 1930 and vowed not to return until India was free.

What should I know about Dandi? Gandhi walked about 385 km in 24 days with his followers and picked up salt on the beach.

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