History of Pakistan: 1947 Onwards

<p>They had the option to remain autonomous or to join either Pakistan or India. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It opted to remain independent, leading to conflict. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A leadership vacuum at a critical time for organizing the new state (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forming alliances and appointing key figures to government positions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pakistan's first military coup led by General Ayub Khan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A United Nations-mediated cease-fire and suspension of arms sales by the United States and the United Kingdom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brokering peace negotiations between India and Pakistan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His economic policies, which disproportionately favored the elite. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zulfikar Ali Bhutto resisted the Awami League forming the government, leading to widespread protests. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military intervention and support from India for the Awami League. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was appointed by General Yahya Khan after Pakistan's surrender in the war and the loss of East Pakistan. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bhutto's government was accused of massive vote rigging in the general elections. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The inability to defeat the mujahideen, who were supported by the United States and Pakistan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal conflict between different factions of the mujahideen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allegations of corruption and incompetence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Junejo's implementation of policies that conflicted with Zia-ul-Haq's agenda. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Facilitated movement of militants, including Osama bin Laden, into Pakistan. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The imprisonment of Sufi Mohammad. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>FATA had traditional leadership structures and was loosely connected to the Pakistani government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imposing Islamic law (sharia). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publicly allied with the US in the war against terror. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allegations of corruption and mismanagement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He took away the president’s power to dismiss the government. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>International criticism and imposition of sanctions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both the President and Prime Minister were forced to resign by the army. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sharif feared another coup by the army. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gilgit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She went into exile while her husband was jailed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused a breakdown in intelligence sharing between the two countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cautious acceptance, seeing them as a potential stabilizing force. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The power to dismiss the government. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>800,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opposing Pakistan's blasphemy laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>33,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Pakistan People's Party won the elections, leading to Zardari becoming president. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The government would implement sharia in the region in exchange for a cease-fire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He announced the closure of all girls' schools in Swat starting January 15, 2009. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It introduced the terror in Swat Valley and focused on Malala and her father's desire to improve education for girls, bringing national attention to the cause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Taliban violated a previous treaty by continuing violence against the government, army, and civilians. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marked the first time a military leader faced accountability for actions taken while in power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It represented the first instance of a peaceful transition of power between democratically elected governments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promoting free education for all children worldwide. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Her stand against extremism and advocacy for children's education rights. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She is the youngest individual to ever receive the Nobel Peace Prize. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pakistan was established as the first homeland for Muslims on 14 August 1947.

Swat joined Pakistan with the understanding it would remain autonomous despite the merger.

The first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, a princely state with a Muslim majority.

Pakistan originally had two regions, separated by India: East Pakistan and West Pakistan.

Autonomous regions under British colonial rule that could join either India or Pakistan.

Founder of Pakistan, died in 1948, lacked leadership.

First Prime Minister of Pakistan, assassinated in 1951.

General Ayub Khan's bloodless takeover of Pakistan.

Conflict in 1965 over Kashmir, led to UN intervention.

General who seized power during Pakistan's first military coup.

From 2007-2009, the Taliban extended their control in the Swat region, escalating violence to impose sharia.

Following Benazir Bhutto's assassination, the Pakistan People's Party won the elections, with Zardari as president.

On 15 January 2009, the Taliban announced all girls' schools in Swat were to close.

In February 2009, the Pakistani government agreed to a peace treaty imposing sharia in exchange for a cease-fire.

February 2009 documentary Class Dismissed highlighted Malala's quest for girls' education amid Taliban control.

Al-Qaeda attacks the World Trade Center and Pentagon, leading to US intervention in Afghanistan.

Pakistan allies with the US against terrorism, but struggles with militant infiltration.

In 2004, the Pakistani army conducts operations against militants in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

In 2005, a massive earthquake kills over 70,000 people and leads to an Islamic law movement by Fazlullah.

In 2007, Benazir Bhutto is assassinated amid rising Taliban influence and unrest.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was hanged in 1979 after being convicted of murder.

In 1979, the Soviet Army intervened in Afghanistan to support its government during a civil war.

In 1988, Benazir Bhutto became the first female prime minister of an Islamic country.

Pakistan collaborated with the US to support the mujahideen against the Soviets in Afghanistan in the 1980s.

Soviet forces completely withdrew from Afghanistan in 1989 after failing to defeat the mujahideen.

Benazir Bhutto established her second government after elections forced by the army in 1993.

The Taliban took control of Kabul in 1996 after a civil war among factions in Afghanistan.

President Farooq Leghari dismissed Benazir Bhutto's second government in 1996 due to corruption allegations.

Nawaz Sharif formed his second government in 1997, increasing his power over the president and the army.

Both countries conducted nuclear tests in 1998, raising fears of an arms race globally.

In 1999, Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari were convicted of corruption, leading to Bhutto's exile and Zardari's imprisonment.

General Pervez Musharraf seized power in 1999 after Nawaz Sharif's attempt to replace him as army chief.

Following the 1998 nuclear tests, international sanctions were imposed on Pakistan, especially by the U.S.

In April 2009, the Taliban gained control of the Swat valley, threatening major towns near Islamabad.

In May 2009, the Pakistani military initiated a major operation against the Taliban, displacing 800,000 people.

In 2011, Governor Taseer was killed by his bodyguard due to his stance against blasphemy laws.

In 2011, Osama Bin Laden was killed in a US operation in Abbottabad, causing tensions with Pakistan.

On October 9, 2012, Malala was shot by the Taliban while returning home from school, sparking global outrage.

In 2013, Musharraf was arrested for overstepping authority, marking accountability for military leaders in Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif won elections, marking the first peaceful transfer of power between democratically elected governments in Pakistan.

On July 12, 2013, Malala addressed the UN on her sixteenth birthday, advocating for free education for all children.

Malala, the youngest laureate, won the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against extremism and for children's education rights.

Children's rights activist who shared the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize with Malala for their advocacy against child exploitation.

Ayub Khan resigned due to loss of public support and economic policies.

In 1970, Pakistan held its first national elections, allowing voting for all citizens.

In 1971, East Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh following a civil war.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the first elected prime minister after Yahya Khan's resignation.

In 1977, General Zia-ul-Haq took power through a military coup against Bhutto.