Vocabulary Group 6 “Gandhi” (social studies)

Mahatma

Great Soul; “nickname” earned by Gandhi

swaraj

Self-rule

Hinduism

originated in India and the most common religion there today; followers are
polytheistic and basic beliefs include karma and reincarnation with the goal of achieving moksha

Islam

originated on the Arabian Peninsula from the teachings of the prophet Muhammad; most
common today in the Middle East and North Africa and common in countries of south and
southeast Asia as well; followers are called Muslims whom believe in one God (Allah) and
follow the Five Pillars of Islam

untouchables

people looked down upon so much as to not even be considered a part of society;
called Harijans by Gandhi

satyagraha

word meaning truth, love, and firmness; used by Gandhi to describe his nonviolent
revolution

Porbandar

birth city of Gandhi

fast

to go without food; an example of how Gandhi peacefully protested

Franchise Amendment Bill:

Proposed law that would deprive South African Indians of the
opportunity to vote

Indian Opinion

Paper founded by Gandhi used to communicate with South African Indians