The School Day of Non-violence and Peace : 30th January

 

The School Day of Non-violence and Peace : 30th January

On January 30, the International School Day of Non-Violence and Peace is celebrated, on the anniversary of the death of Mahatma Gandhi (India, 1869-1948), a pacifist leader who defended and promoted non-violence and peaceful resistance against injustice and that he was assassinated for defending these ideas.

An education inspired by a culture of non-violence and peace allows schoolchildren to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills that reinforce their development as critical global citizens committed to their rights and those of others.

Watch the video titled “Who was Gandhi” and answer the questions.

LINK : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25gP41KenG8

“WHO WAS GANDHI”

1. When and where was Gandhi born?

2. Where did Gandhi study law?

3. In which African country did he work?

4. Gandhi fought for Indian Independence from the ____________ _______________.

5. Why was Gandhi put in prison?

6. What´s the name of one of Gandhi´s most successful protests?

7. What does “Mahatma” mean?

8. In India, Gandhi is refered to as the Father of the Nation and also as ____________.

9. When was Gandhi assassinated?

10. Who shot him?