Unit 8 South Asia Malala Yousafzai: A Story of Bravery

When was Malala Yousafzai born?

• March 1, 1998

• July 12, 1997

• October 9, 2012

• December 25, 1995

What did the Taliban prohibit females from doing?

• Shopping alone

• Driving

• Working in offices

• Attending school

Under what pseudonym did Malala begin to blog?

• Sara Ahmed

• Aisha Khan

• Malala Yousafzai

• Gul Makai

How many schools did the Taliban destroy within two years of their control?

• About 300

• About 200

• About 100

• About 400

What happened to Malala on October 9, 2012?

• She started a foundation

• She wrote a best-selling book

• She was shot in the head by a Taliban member

• She won a Nobel Peace Prize

What did Malala win in October 2014?

• A Pulitzer Prize

• An Oscar

• A Grammy

• A Nobel Peace Prize

What did Malala and her father become more vocal in opposition to?

• Government corruption

• Environmental issues

• The Taliban's sexist rules

• Economic inequality

What was the outcome of Malala's surgeries after being shot?

• She had permanent brain damage

• She could no longer speak

• She woke up from a coma without permanent brain damage

• She lost her memory

What is the title of Malala Yousafzai's autobiography?

• I Am Malala

• My Story

• The Girl Who Stood Up for Education

• Malala's Journey

For what reason did Malala Yousafzai become a target of the Taliban?

• For her political views

• For her activism in promoting girls' education

• For her religious beliefs

• For her criticism of the local government