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Why were militant groups among the first to provide aid after the earthquake?
Why were militant groups among the first to provide aid after the earthquake?
- The government intentionally delayed aid to allow militant groups to gain influence.
- They exploited the disaster to quickly fill a power vacuum and gain support. (correct)
- They were divinely appointed for disaster relief, according to local religious leaders.
- They had the most resources readily available due to their established infrastructure.
How did Maulana Fazlullah exploit the earthquake to advance his agenda?
How did Maulana Fazlullah exploit the earthquake to advance his agenda?
- By organizing international funding efforts focused exclusively on religious education.
- By interpreting the earthquake as divine punishment and advocating for strict Islamic law. (correct)
- By redirecting government aid to rebuild madrasas and promote religious law.
- By establishing secular schools in affected areas to counteract religious extremism.
What does the text imply by stating the country was 'vulnerable' after the earthquake?
What does the text imply by stating the country was 'vulnerable' after the earthquake?
- International financial institutions imposed stricter economic policies.
- The country's infrastructure was irreparably damaged, halting economic progress.
- The nation's military defenses were weakened, leaving it open to external attacks.
- The population was emotionally and physically weakened, making them susceptible to manipulation. (correct)
What societal factors contributed to the placement of orphans in fundamentalist madrasas after the earthquake?
What societal factors contributed to the placement of orphans in fundamentalist madrasas after the earthquake?
What was the long-term impact of the TNSM's immediate response and aid following the 2005 earthquake?
What was the long-term impact of the TNSM's immediate response and aid following the 2005 earthquake?
What does the phrase 'a warning from God' imply about the TNSM’s interpretation of natural disasters?
What does the phrase 'a warning from God' imply about the TNSM’s interpretation of natural disasters?
How did the presence of American troops and helicopters in nearby Afghanistan indirectly affect the aid distribution in Pakistan?
How did the presence of American troops and helicopters in nearby Afghanistan indirectly affect the aid distribution in Pakistan?
What cultural factors within Pakistani society influenced how orphans were cared for following the earthquake?
What cultural factors within Pakistani society influenced how orphans were cared for following the earthquake?
How did the scale of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan create conditions ripe for exploitation by groups such as the TNSM?
How did the scale of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan create conditions ripe for exploitation by groups such as the TNSM?
What broader message does the text convey regarding the relationship between natural disasters, societal vulnerability, and the rise of extremist groups?
What broader message does the text convey regarding the relationship between natural disasters, societal vulnerability, and the rise of extremist groups?
Flashcards
2005 Earthquake
2005 Earthquake
A devastating earthquake in Pakistan measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale.
Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi (TNSM)
Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi (TNSM)
A conservative religious group providing aid after the 2005 earthquake.
Aftershocks
Aftershocks
Smaller tremors following the main earthquake event.
Orphaned Children
Orphaned Children
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Sufi Mohammad
Sufi Mohammad
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Religious Responses
Religious Responses
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Government Aid
Government Aid
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Fundamentalist Madrasas
Fundamentalist Madrasas
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Mingora
Mingora
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Shock and Vulnerability
Shock and Vulnerability
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Study Notes
The 2005 Pakistan Earthquake
- A devastating earthquake, measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, struck Pakistan on October 8, 2005.
- The earthquake caused widespread destruction, particularly in northern areas like Shangla.
- The immediate aftermath saw widespread panic and fear.
- The earthquake resulted in significant loss of life, causing many families to lose everything.
- Survival of orphaned children was a major concern.
- Local conservative religious groups, including the TNSM, helped with rescue and relief efforts.
- The TNSM group's help included clearing debris, burying the dead, and providing assistance.
- Despite TNSM's relief efforts, many religious leaders preached that the earthquake was a divine punishment for not adhering to stricter Islamic law (Sharia).
- Local inhabitants expressed that they were vulnerable after the earthquake, which made them susceptible to exploitation.
- The Pakistani government responded slowly, but eventually received aid from other countries, including the U.S.
- Assistance also came from volunteer organizations connected to militant groups.
- The intensity of the earthquake led to chaos and fear, causing an inability to focus on recovery and reconstruction.
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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan in 2005, causing widespread destruction and loss of life, especially in the northern areas. Local religious groups like TNSM assisted in rescue and provided relief. However, some religious leaders attributed the disaster to a lack of adherence to Islamic law.
