Two Influential Historical Figures: GANDHI & POPE JOHN PAUL II Rachel Linch World History Honors Period 5

I was born October 2 nd in I was born October 2 nd in I was born in Porbandar, India. I was born in Porbandar, India. I married at the age of 13. I married at the age of 13. I was known as the “Father of the Nation” in India. I was known as the “Father of the Nation” in India. My father was a Prime Minister. My father was a Prime Minister. I was a non-violent world icon leader. I was a non-violent world icon leader. I influenced many Civil Rights leaders. I influenced many Civil Rights leaders. I was called Mahatma, which meant “great soul” in Hindu. I was called Mahatma, which meant “great soul” in Hindu. I died on January 30 th in I died on January 30 th in Who Am I?

I Am a Worldly Known Civil Rights Activist: Gandhi

EARLY CHILDHOOD Born on October 2 nd in Porbandar, India

Had trouble learning as a kid. 1 out of 4 children

ADOLESCENT YEARS Married Kasturba at the age of 13. His father died when Gandhi was just 16.

Graduated high school at the age of 18. After high school Gandhi enrolled into college.

SCHOOLING Attended a small Indian college for just a semester. Later went to school in England.

Gandhi’s mother died while he was in school in India. He left England just 2 days after his finals.

SOUTH AFRICA At 24 Gandhi traveled to South Africa. While he was there he found himself and his philosophy.

Gandhi spent a week in Durban, Natal. After that his business moved him to Pretoria. While he was there his focus was discrimination.

While Gandhi was there he helped Pretoria fix their problems by taking them to court. Once he was done with that he returned back to Durban, Natal and then went home.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Gandhi didn’t receive many awards for his accomplishment s although there were a few. He was named man of the year in 1930 by TIME magazine.

1999 Gandhi was runner up as person of the year. Between 1937 and 1938 Gandhi was nominated for the Noble Peace Prize but never did receive one.

ASSASSINATION Gandhi was assassinated in January of He was assassinated by a Hindu nationalist, Nathurham Godse.

LEGACY Gandhi will always be remembered throughout the world in many different countries for trying to make things equal between races.

I was born on May 18 th in I was born on May 18 th in I was the auxilary bishop of Krakow. I was the auxilary bishop of Krakow. I visited more than 100 countries as I spread my faith throughout the world. I visited more than 100 countries as I spread my faith throughout the world. I was the first non- Italian Pope in more than 400 years. I was the first non- Italian Pope in more than 400 years. I worked with the Polish refugees after World War II. I worked with the Polish refugees after World War II. I was born in Wadowice, Poland. I was born in Wadowice, Poland. There were millions of people that attended my funeral. There were millions of people that attended my funeral. I was known throughout the world for my public appearances and speeches. I was known throughout the world for my public appearances and speeches. I died on April 2 nd in I died on April 2 nd in Who Am I?

I Am a Worldly Known Religious Leader: Pope John Paul II

EARLY CHILDHOOD Born on May 18 th in His real name was Karol Józef Wojyla. He enjoyed swimming and skiing.

Pope John Paul II was born in Wadowice, Poland. Lost his mother and his brother, Edmund, at a young age.

SCHOOLING Attended Krakow’s Jagiellonian University after high school. After that he started attending a seminary.

Pope John Paul II was ordained in He spent two years in Rome while he finished earning his doctorate in theology.

TRAVELING After he was done with school he spent his time traveling the world spreading his message of faith and suffering.

RETURNING HOME In 1958 Pope John Paul II became the bishop of Ombi. In 1964 he became the archbishop of Krakow.

He was a participant in the Vatican II council. In 1978 Pope John Paul II made history by becoming the first non-Italian Pope in more than 400 years.

DEATH Pope John Paul II was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in Four years later in 2005 on April 2 nd Pope John Paul II had died.

LEGACY Pope John Paul II will be known throughout the world as having a strong relationship with God. He loved sharing his faith around the world to many different countries.