Malala Brain Pop Video

If you were a human rights activist, your job would most likely include:

• donating money to the poor
• speaking publicly 

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When asked how he raised such a courageous daughter, Ziauddin Yousafzai responded, "I did not clip her wings." What did he mean?

• He was not involved in her education.
• He taught her to stay out of the spotlight.
• He relied on Malala's mother to make all decisions. 
• He encouraged her to pursue her dreams.

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What is the Taliban?

• an extreme group of people with EXTREME rules.
• a peace keeping force 
• A branch of the Pakistani government.
• a civil rights organization. 

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What can you infer about the status of women in Taliban society?

• They are ALL powerful.
• They are considered sacred/looked up to.
• They do not have equal rights.
• The are better educated then men. 

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Why would a television interview be more dangerous for Malala than her blog posts?

• The Taliban had banned television. 
• She could no longer remain anonymous. They can figure out who she is now. 
• The Taliban controlled the TV channels. 
• It wouldn't be dangerous for her. 

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Which of these is an OPINION about Malala?

• She grew up in the Swat Valley. 
• She was attacked by the Taliban when she was 15. 
• She used a pseudonym/ fake name while blogging.
• Her memoir/book of her life is more interesting than other memoirs. 

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Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Taliban's attempt to assassinate Malala?

• People became aware of the cause she was fighting for.
• Malala's popularity went down. (plummeted)
• The Taliban succeeded in taking over the ENTIRE region/area.
• There was no long term effect. 

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Which of the following slogans best represents the goals of the Malala Fund?

• Taking the fight to the Taliban.
• Building better schools. 
• Defending children around the world. 
• Working towards a peaceful Pakistan.

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What does the word pseudonym mean?

• fake name/identity
• a word that means the same thing as another word
• a soothing sound
• a group of terrorists 

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Explain why Malala is called an “activist”. What do you believe this term means?

• Someone who plays a lot of sports. 
• A leader of the Taliban. 
• Someone who is active or gets involved in bringing positive change. 
• Someone who is against fighting for equal rights. 

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