Brave Defiance of Swat Valley Quiz

What was the Green Chowk traffic circle in Mingora known for during the Taliban's presence?

• It was a popular market for local artisans.

• It was known as Execution Square due to many beheadings by Taliban militants.

• It was a peaceful area for tourists to visit.

• It was the main transportation hub for the city.

How many people were targeted by the Taliban in one three-month period in Mingora?

• 20

• 40

• 50

• 30

What did the Taliban do for "good measure" after beheading their victims?

• They held a public ceremony.

• They left the city.

• They placed the victim's head on his chest and pinned a note warning of more beheadings.

• They destroyed public property.

What was Mingora's population during the time of the Taliban's control?

• About 250,000

• About 350,000

• About 450,000

• About 550,000

What geographic feature made the Swat Valley a strategic location for the Taliban?

• It was a desert region with hidden caves.

• It was a coastal area with many escape routes by sea.

• It was a valley with majestic mountains and was close to Islamabad.

• It was an island with limited access points.

What event forced Pakistan's military to push the Taliban out of Mingora?

• A) A peace agreement with the Taliban

• B) International pressure

• C) The Taliban's takeover of the Swat Valley

• D) The Taliban's refusal to negotiate

Who began broadcasting sermons from his own radio station, leading to the support of many local housewives in Swat?

• A) A local school teacher

• B) A military official

• C) Mullah Fazlullah

• D) A foreign journalist

What did the Taliban insist on using instead of the Arab-style burqa with a slit to see through?

• A) Western-style clothing

• B) The Afghan "ghost-style" opaque screen

• C) No covering at all

• D) A traditional shawl

What was the reaction of Yousefzai when a barber was asked by the Taliban to stop cutting hair?

• A) He agreed with the Taliban's demand

• B) He urged the barber to resist the demand

• C) He stayed silent on the matter

• D) He supported the barber in cutting hair secretly

According to Yousefzai, what did the people need instead of Islam, as preached by the Taliban?

• A) Education

• B) Money

• C) Freedom

• D) Healthcare