Quiz for Source 18.5: Colonial India: Experience and Response

1. Question 18.21

   Who was Gandhi?
   

   Who was Gandhi?

   A.

   The leader of an Indian independence movement that sought the violent overthrow of British rule

   B.

   A religious leader who felt that adoption of aspects of Western civilization provided the key to renewing Indian civilization

   C.

   The leader of a nonviolent Indian independence movement

   D.

   A political leader who sought separate Muslim and Hindu states in an India free of British rule

2. Question 18.22

   Which of the following best summarizes Gandhi’s fundamental criticism of British rule in India?
   

   Which of the following best summarizes Gandhi’s fundamental criticism of British rule in India?

   A.

   The British failed to keep the peace and provide justice.

   B.

   The British caused Indians to turn away from God in pursuit of worldly ambition.

   C.

   The British failed to build enough railroads and other infrastructure to modernize India and make it a wealthy place.

   D.

   The British caused Indians to become indifferent to wealth and luxuries.

3. Question 18.23

   What does Gandhi mean when he states that civilization is “that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty”?
   

   What does Gandhi mean when he states that civilization is “that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty”?

   A.

   Western education is the key to civilizing India because it instills a sense of duty to society.

   B.

   It is everyone’s duty to embrace modern technological advances for the good of society.

   C.

   Performance of one’s duties in society and observance of morality allows humans to master their passions.

   D.

   Civilization is unattainable because it runs against human nature.

4. Question 18.24

   Which of the following best describes Gandhi’s assessment of Western civilization?
   

   Which of the following best describes Gandhi’s assessment of Western civilization?

   A.

   He praises its material accomplishments as a sign of a great civilization.

   B.

   Western civilization is immoral, irreligious, and consumed by materialism.

   C.

   Western civilization is a false idea, since all humans are part of the same civilization.

   D.

   Western civilization finds its strength in its adherence to Christian principles.

5. Question 18.25

   How might Gandhi critique Naoroji’s assessment of British rule (Source 18.4)?
   

   How might Gandhi critique Naoroji’s assessment of British rule (Source 18.4)?

   A.

   Gandhi would argue that Indians were not capable of ruling themselves.

   B.

   Gandhi would argue that only violence could end British rule in India.

   C.

   Gandhi would argue that Western material gains over the past century proved that Naoroji’s criticisms of British rule were unfounded.

   D.

   Gandhi would argue that many of the “credits” of British rule identified by Naoroji had in fact impoverished India.