2005 Pakistan Earthquake: Causes and Aftermath

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What was the primary long-term consequence of the 2005 earthquake regarding orphaned children in the affected regions of Pakistan?

International aid organizations successfully implemented programs to reunite orphans with surviving relatives, minimizing long-term displacement.
The Pakistani government established new, secular orphanages to accommodate the increased number of children without families.
A significant number of orphaned children were placed in fundamentalist madrasas due to the overwhelming destruction of family structures. (correct)
The majority of orphaned children were adopted by families in other parts of Pakistan, leading to a rapid integration into new communities.

How did the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) initially present themselves to the communities affected by the 2005 earthquake?

As a helpful organization that helped with providing aid, leading prayers, clearing villages and burying the dead. (correct)
As a military force establishing control over the affected areas and enforcing strict religious codes with immediate punishments.
As primarily political advocates pushing for immediate implementation of Sharia law, sparking controversy among the affected population.
As a foreign aid group distributing resources, but with a clear agenda of converting locals to their specific interpretation of Islam.

What specific vulnerability of the Pakistani population did the TNSM exploit following the 2005 earthquake to advance their agenda?

The population's heightened sensitivity to perceived divine retribution, using it as a tool to promote stricter islamic law. (correct)
The widespread desire for a more secular government that adhered to international human rights standards.
The public's reliance on foreign aid, which the TNSM criticized as undermining national sovereignty.
The pre-existing strong support for secular education, which the TNSM aimed to replace with religious madrassas.

In what crucial way did the scale of the 2005 earthquake challenge traditional Pakistani societal norms regarding orphaned children?

The sheer number of orphans overwhelmed the capacity of extended families to provide care, leading to the necessity of other solutions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most critical factor that allowed religious groups such as the TNSM to increase their influence in the aftermath of the earthquake?

The slow and insufficient response from official government entities, creating a vacuum that the religious groups were able to fill. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What long-term effect did the influx of international aid following the 2005 earthquake have on the region, beyond immediate disaster relief?

It inadvertently strengthened militant groups because much of the aid and volunteers were linked to those groups. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what was the most significant implication of the TNSM’s interpretation of the earthquake as 'a warning from God'?

It provided a religious justification for imposing stricter social and legal norms based on their interpretation of Islamic law. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the social and political climate of Pakistan after the 2005 earthquake, what was the most significant challenge in ensuring aid reached its intended recipients?

The risk of aid being used to further political or religious agendas by various groups, hindering impartial distribution. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

2005 Earthquake

A devastating earthquake in Pakistan measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale.

TNSM

Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi, a conservative religious group in Pakistan.