An eye for an eye and the world will go blind (Gandhi)

Today is Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi was India’s most important political and spiritual leader. He is honoured in India as Father of the Nation. His non-violent protests led to independence for India from the British. His beliefs and actions have inspired civil rights movements across the globe. He is an icon of world peace.His birthday was chosen to commemorate worldwide the International Day of Non-Violence.

Reading Comprehension: (The text)

A.True or False. Read the statements below, decide whether they are true or flase. If it is true, support your answer. If it is false, correct the information. 
1. Gandhi was married at a very young age.
2. Gandhi was a lawyer.
3. Gandhi used violent protests against the British.
4. Gandhi is called the father of South Africa.

5. Gandhi became the first prime minister of India.

B. Answering the following questions in your own words.
1. Why is Gandhi called the father of India?
2. Why did Gandhi move to South Africa?
3. Why did he stay in South Africa for twenty years?
4. Why was Gandhi put in jail many times?
5. When did the British agree to leave India?
6. What kind of problems did India face when the country first became independent?
7. What peaceful methods did Gandhi use in his lifetime to achieve change? (name three)
8. How did Gandhi die?

C. Match the definitions with the words in bold in the text.
a. govern, control                                                   b. not eat, go without food
c. follow instructions, do what you’re told to do         d. get, receive
e. great force, non-peaceful action                           f. plan
g. say “no” to something                                         h. group actions for a special purpose, cause
i. demonstrate against something, oppose               j. stop working in order to protest