Malala Background Information

What natural features are mentioned as being found in the Swat Valley?

• Deserts and canyons

• Forests, lakes, and mountains

• Volcanoes and glaciers

• Rivers and plains

Which of the following actions did the Taliban take after gaining control of the Swat Valley?

• Encouraged tourism and economic development.

• Imposed Sharia law and banned girls' education.

• Built new schools and hospitals.

• Promoted freedom of movement for women.

Why did the Taliban attempt to assassinate Malala Yousafzai?

• She was a political leader.

• She advocated for girls' education and wrote a blog.

• She was a foreign journalist.

• She led a military resistance.

What is the current state of tourism and military presence in the Swat Valley?

• Tourism is booming with no military presence.

• Tourism is unrestricted, but military presence remains high.

• Tourism is completely banned due to ongoing conflict.

• The military has withdrawn, and tourism is slowly recovering.

Why have tourists started returning to the ski resort mentioned in the video?

• The ski resort was recently renovated.

• The Taliban era has ended, and the army has helped restore normalcy.

• New and exciting winter sports activities have been introduced.

• The resort offers significant discounts to attract visitors.

Between 2007 and 2009, what made the Swat Valley one of the most dangerous places on Earth?

• It was a site of frequent natural disasters.

• It was controlled by Mullah Fazlullah, the chief of Pakistan's Taliban.

• A severe economic crisis led to widespread crime.

• An unknown disease outbreak made it unsafe for inhabitants.

What was the primary reason the Taliban executed their enemies at the roundabout, leading it to be called the "Bloody Roundabout"?

• To publicly display their military strength.

• To send a message of terror and enforce their rules on the locals.

• To clear the area for new construction projects.

• To gather intelligence from the local population.

What was the new strategy of the Taliban that led to the death of Ejaz's father?

• Large-scale bombings of public places.

• Kidnapping and ransom demands.

• Targeted killings of prominent activists.

• Recruiting child soldiers.