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What was the primary reason for the creation of Pakistan in 1947?
What was the primary reason for the creation of Pakistan in 1947?
- To gain control over the princely state of Kashmir.
- To establish a socialist state in South Asia.
- To provide a homeland for the Muslim population of British India. (correct)
- To serve as a strategic ally for Western powers during the Cold War.
Which of the following best describes the initial geographical composition of Pakistan after its creation?
Which of the following best describes the initial geographical composition of Pakistan after its creation?
- A single, contiguous territory bordering Afghanistan and Iran.
- A collection of autonomous princely states under a central government.
- A federation of provinces each with equal representation in the government.
- Two regions, East and West Pakistan, separated by Indian territory. (correct)
Which event occurred in 1947 that significantly shaped the geopolitical landscape of the Indian subcontinent?
Which event occurred in 1947 that significantly shaped the geopolitical landscape of the Indian subcontinent?
- The signing of the Indus Waters Treaty.
- The Bandung Conference of non-aligned nations.
- The outbreak of the First Indo-Pakistani War. (correct)
- The annexation of Hyderabad by India.
What was the status of the princely states in relation to Pakistan and India at the time of independence?
What was the status of the princely states in relation to Pakistan and India at the time of independence?
What was the initial position of Kashmir regarding joining either Pakistan or India in 1947?
What was the initial position of Kashmir regarding joining either Pakistan or India in 1947?
What was a key consequence of Mohammad Ali Jinnah's death in 1948?
What was a key consequence of Mohammad Ali Jinnah's death in 1948?
Which action did Liaquat Ali Khan take in an attempt to stabilize Pakistan after Jinnah's death?
Which action did Liaquat Ali Khan take in an attempt to stabilize Pakistan after Jinnah's death?
What event, occurring in 1958, marked a significant shift in Pakistan's political landscape?
What event, occurring in 1958, marked a significant shift in Pakistan's political landscape?
What was the primary external response to the Second Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?
What was the primary external response to the Second Indo-Pakistani War of 1965?
What specific role did the Soviet Union play in the aftermath of the Second Indo-Pakistani War?
What specific role did the Soviet Union play in the aftermath of the Second Indo-Pakistani War?
What was a primary reason for Ayub Khan's resignation in 1969?
What was a primary reason for Ayub Khan's resignation in 1969?
Which of the following events directly followed the Awami League's victory in the 1970 elections?
Which of the following events directly followed the Awami League's victory in the 1970 elections?
Which external factor most directly contributed to East Pakistan's transition to independent Bangladesh in 1971?
Which external factor most directly contributed to East Pakistan's transition to independent Bangladesh in 1971?
Under what circumstances did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto become Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Under what circumstances did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto become Prime Minister of Pakistan?
What accusation directly preceded the military coup led by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 1977?
What accusation directly preceded the military coup led by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 1977?
What event directly led to improved relations between the United States and Pakistan in 1979?
What event directly led to improved relations between the United States and Pakistan in 1979?
Which of the following describes a primary reason for the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989?
Which of the following describes a primary reason for the Soviet Union's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989?
What was a consequence of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989?
What was a consequence of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan in 1989?
What was the primary reason President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto's government in 1990?
What was the primary reason President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto's government in 1990?
Which of the following factors contributed to the dismissal of Muhammad Khan Junejo as prime minister during Zia-ul-Haq's rule?
Which of the following factors contributed to the dismissal of Muhammad Khan Junejo as prime minister during Zia-ul-Haq's rule?
What was the primary consequence of the porous border between Afghanistan and Pakistan following the 9/11 attacks?
What was the primary consequence of the porous border between Afghanistan and Pakistan following the 9/11 attacks?
What event directly contributed to Maulana Fazlullah assuming leadership and establishing illegal radio stations in Swat?
What event directly contributed to Maulana Fazlullah assuming leadership and establishing illegal radio stations in Swat?
What distinguishes the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from other regions in Pakistan during the period described?
What distinguishes the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) from other regions in Pakistan during the period described?
What was the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) movement's primary objective in Swat?
What was the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Sharia-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) movement's primary objective in Swat?
What was the initial reaction of the Pakistani government after the Al-Qaeda attacks on 9/11?
What was the initial reaction of the Pakistani government after the Al-Qaeda attacks on 9/11?
What event directly led to Benazir Bhutto's second government being dismissed in 1996?
What event directly led to Benazir Bhutto's second government being dismissed in 1996?
What action did Nawaz Sharif take during his second term as prime minister to consolidate his power?
What action did Nawaz Sharif take during his second term as prime minister to consolidate his power?
What was the primary global reaction to India and Pakistan conducting nuclear tests in 1998?
What was the primary global reaction to India and Pakistan conducting nuclear tests in 1998?
What event occurred in 1993 when the political rivalry between President Ghulam Ishaq Khan and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came to a standstill?
What event occurred in 1993 when the political rivalry between President Ghulam Ishaq Khan and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came to a standstill?
What was the main reason behind Nawaz Sharif's attempt to replace General Pervez Musharraf?
What was the main reason behind Nawaz Sharif's attempt to replace General Pervez Musharraf?
Which of these districts was NOT among those taken over by the Taliban in April 2009?
Which of these districts was NOT among those taken over by the Taliban in April 2009?
What was the consequence of Benazir Bhutto's conviction on corruption charges in 1999?
What was the consequence of Benazir Bhutto's conviction on corruption charges in 1999?
What impact did the 2011 operation that killed Osama Bin Laden have on the relationship between the United States and Pakistan?
What impact did the 2011 operation that killed Osama Bin Laden have on the relationship between the United States and Pakistan?
Which of the following best describes the initial international response to the Taliban's rise to power in Kabul in 1996?
Which of the following best describes the initial international response to the Taliban's rise to power in Kabul in 1996?
What specific power, previously held by the president, did Nawaz Sharif remove during his second term as prime minister?
What specific power, previously held by the president, did Nawaz Sharif remove during his second term as prime minister?
What was the approximate number of people displaced as a result of the military operation in Swat during May 2009?
What was the approximate number of people displaced as a result of the military operation in Swat during May 2009?
What action undertaken by Governor Salmaan Taseer led to his assassination in 2011?
What action undertaken by Governor Salmaan Taseer led to his assassination in 2011?
In December 2009, how many troops were authorized by President Obama to be sent to Afghanistan?
In December 2009, how many troops were authorized by President Obama to be sent to Afghanistan?
What was the immediate consequence of the 2008 elections in Pakistan following Benazir Bhutto's assassination?
What was the immediate consequence of the 2008 elections in Pakistan following Benazir Bhutto's assassination?
What was the agreed exchange in the February 2009 peace accord between the Pakistani government and the Taliban?
What was the agreed exchange in the February 2009 peace accord between the Pakistani government and the Taliban?
What direct action did Fazlullah take to enforce his interpretation of Islamic law in Swat?
What direct action did Fazlullah take to enforce his interpretation of Islamic law in Swat?
What role did the New York Times documentary, 'Class Dismissed,' play in the events in Swat?
What role did the New York Times documentary, 'Class Dismissed,' play in the events in Swat?
Why did violence escalate in Swat between 2007-2009, before the February 2009 peace accord?
Why did violence escalate in Swat between 2007-2009, before the February 2009 peace accord?
What distinguished Musharraf's arrest in 2013 from previous instances involving military leaders in Pakistan?
What distinguished Musharraf's arrest in 2013 from previous instances involving military leaders in Pakistan?
What is the significance of the 2013 Pakistani general election in the country's political history?
What is the significance of the 2013 Pakistani general election in the country's political history?
What was the central theme of Malala's address to the United Nations on her 16th birthday?
What was the central theme of Malala's address to the United Nations on her 16th birthday?
What factor most significantly contributed to Malala Yousafzai receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
What factor most significantly contributed to Malala Yousafzai receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
What is the most distinctive aspect of Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize award?
What is the most distinctive aspect of Malala Yousafzai's Nobel Peace Prize award?
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Creation of Pakistan
Creation of Pakistan
Pakistan was established as the first homeland for Muslims on 14 August 1947.
Swat's Autonomy
Swat's Autonomy
Swat joined Pakistan with the understanding it would remain autonomous despite the merger.
Indo-Pakistani War 1947
Indo-Pakistani War 1947
The first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, a princely state with a Muslim majority.
East and West Pakistan
East and West Pakistan
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Princely States
Princely States
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Mohammad Ali Jinnah
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
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Liaquat Ali Khan
Liaquat Ali Khan
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Military Coup of 1958
Military Coup of 1958
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Second Indo-Pakistani War
Second Indo-Pakistani War
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Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan
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Taliban influence in Swat
Taliban influence in Swat
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2008 Pakistani Elections
2008 Pakistani Elections
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Closure of girls' schools in Swat
Closure of girls' schools in Swat
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2009 Peace Accord with Taliban
2009 Peace Accord with Taliban
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Malala and Education Awareness
Malala and Education Awareness
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9/11 Attacks
9/11 Attacks
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Pakistan's Alliance
Pakistan's Alliance
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FATA Operations
FATA Operations
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Earthquake in Swat
Earthquake in Swat
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Benazir Bhutto's Assassination
Benazir Bhutto's Assassination
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Execution
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's Execution
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Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
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Benazir Bhutto's Leadership
Benazir Bhutto's Leadership
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Pakistan's Role with Mujahideen
Pakistan's Role with Mujahideen
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Soviet Withdrawal
Soviet Withdrawal
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Second Benazir Bhutto Government
Second Benazir Bhutto Government
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Taliban's Rise to Power
Taliban's Rise to Power
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Dismissal of Bhutto's Government
Dismissal of Bhutto's Government
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Nawaz Sharif's Second Term
Nawaz Sharif's Second Term
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Nuclear Tests by India and Pakistan
Nuclear Tests by India and Pakistan
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Bhutto and Zardari Conviction
Bhutto and Zardari Conviction
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Pervez Musharraf's Coup
Pervez Musharraf's Coup
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International Sanctions on Pakistan
International Sanctions on Pakistan
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Taliban Takeover of Swat
Taliban Takeover of Swat
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Military Operation in Swat
Military Operation in Swat
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Governor Salmaan Taseer's Assassination
Governor Salmaan Taseer's Assassination
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Osama Bin Laden Killed
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Malala Shot
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Musharraf's Arrest
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2013 Elections
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Malala's UN Speech
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Nobel Peace Prize 2014
Nobel Peace Prize 2014
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Kailash Satyarthi
Kailash Satyarthi
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Ayub Khan Resignation
Ayub Khan Resignation
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Pakistan's First Elections
Pakistan's First Elections
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Creation of Bangladesh
Creation of Bangladesh
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Bhutto as Prime Minister
Bhutto as Prime Minister
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Zia-ul-Haq Coup
Zia-ul-Haq Coup
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