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WorksheetsMalala Brain Pop Video
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 19mins
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Class
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1.
If you were a human rights activist, your job would most likely include:
a)
donating money to the poor
b)
speaking publicly
2.
When asked how he raised such a courageous daughter, Ziauddin Yousafzai responded, "I did not clip her wings." What did he mean?
a)
He was not involved in her education.
b)
He taught her to stay out of the spotlight.
c)
He relied on Malala's mother to make all decisions.
d)
He encouraged her to pursue her dreams.
3.
What is the Taliban?
a)
an extreme group of people with EXTREME rules.
b)
a peace keeping force
c)
A branch of the Pakistani government.
d)
a civil rights organization.
4.
What can you infer about the status of women in Taliban society?
a)
They are ALL powerful.
b)
They are considered sacred/looked up to.
c)
They do not have equal rights.
d)
The are better educated then men.
5.
Why would a television interview be more dangerous for Malala than her blog posts?
a)
The Taliban had banned television.
b)
She could no longer remain anonymous. They can figure out who she is now.
c)
The Taliban controlled the TV channels.
d)
It wouldn't be dangerous for her.
6.
Which of these is an OPINION about Malala?
a)
She grew up in the Swat Valley.
b)
She was attacked by the Taliban when she was 15.
c)
She used a pseudonym/ fake name while blogging.
d)
Her memoir/book of her life is more interesting than other memoirs.
7.
Which of the following was a long-term effect of the Taliban's attempt to assassinate Malala?
a)
People became aware of the cause she was fighting for.
b)
Malala's popularity went down. (plummeted)
c)
The Taliban succeeded in taking over the ENTIRE region/area.
d)
There was no long term effect.
8.
Which of the following slogans best represents the goals of the Malala Fund?
a)
Taking the fight to the Taliban.
b)
Building better schools.
c)
Defending children around the world.
d)
Working towards a peaceful Pakistan.
9.
What does the word pseudonym mean?
a)
fake name/identity
b)
a word that means the same thing as another word
c)
a soothing sound
d)
a group of terrorists
10.
Explain why Malala is called an “activist”. What do you believe this term means?
a)
Someone who plays a lot of sports.
b)
A leader of the Taliban.
c)
Someone who is active or gets involved in bringing positive change.
d)
Someone who is against fighting for equal rights.
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