Peacemaker Hero: Mohandas  K. Gandhi, written by Jeff Trussell   Adapted with permission from The MY HERO Project http://myhero.com   Part A. Write the missing words in the box onto the lines, then check with the story...      and       of        or       out        by      for      under      against     with      as      over                               up        in          from         to        on       at          after            _____ the early 1600s, sailors _____ Great Britain made their way _____ India. _____ that time, India was a country rich _____ traditions and culture thousands _____ years old. The British Empire took control _____ the government _____ India and forever changed the face _____ the country. Ancient traditions _____ religions were thrown _____, made illegal _____ ruthless British generals eager _____ make India another England. _____ you can well imagine, the native people _____ India suffered greatly, seeing their way _____ life trampled _____ the British desire _____ "civilize" their country.         _____ the longest time, nobody _____ India successfully fought back _____ the British and the oppression they brought _____ them. This all changed when a small man, born _____ the ancient city _____ Porbandar _____ 1869, stood _____ and said, "Enough!" This man became known the world _____ _____ Gandhi, the mahatma _____ "Great Soul" of India.          Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's early years showed little sign _____ the great life he would go _____ _____live. Everything changed, however, one fateful day when Gandhi was denied a seat _____ a stagecoach _____ South Africa. The racist driver made him sit outside _____ the hot sun _____ a long trip _____ Pretoria, simply because he wasn't white. Gandhi, until now too shy _____ even speak _____ front _____a judge, sued the railroad company _____ won. _____ that point _____, Gandhi became the number one spokesman _____ all powerless non-whites the world _____.          _____ 20 years _____ aiding his fellow Indians _____ South Africa, Gandhi returned _____ India and picked _____ the fight against British oppression. Instead _____ encouraging native born Indians _____ take _____ arms and force the British colonists _____ _____ their country. Gandhi created a policy _____ non-violent protest. "Non-violence," he said, "is a weapon for the brave." Part B. Ask and answer these questions with a partner. 1.How long ago did the British arrive in India? 3.What did the British generals want to do? 5.Before Gandhi, did anyone fight back against the British? 7.What did Gandhi say to England? 9. When Gandhi was young did anyone expect him to be great? 11.How long did Gandhi stay in South Africa? 13.What else do you know about Gandhi? 15.Have you ever wanted to go to India? Why? 17.Have you ever said "ENOUGH" to anyone? What happened? 19.Gandhi said, "Non-violence, is a weapon for the brave." What other weapons do you think the brave have?   2. Who took control of India long ago? 4.While the British were trampling over India, what did they believe they were doing? 6.When and where was Gandhi born? 8.What other names does Gandhi have? 10.What happened that made Gandhi more active in life? 12.What did Gandhi use to fight oppression? 14.Gandhi believed in the peaceful resolution of conflict. What do you think about this? 16.In the story, "civilize" is in quotation marks. What do you believe "civilization" is? 18.Has anyone ever said "ENOUGH" to you? What happened?     Notes:  - Exercises were made by Jon in April, 2010. An example lesson plan is at The My Hero Project website. - Similar materials are online for stories about Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel and Loung Ung.  - This page was last updated June 13th, 2010.