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What health issue did Iqbal face due to not being able to breathe fresh air?
What health issue did Iqbal face due to not being able to breathe fresh air?
- Stomach ache
- Breathing problems (correct)
- Chest pain
- Headache
Why did the owner of the carpet factory keep the windows closed despite the heat?
Why did the owner of the carpet factory keep the windows closed despite the heat?
- To save energy costs
- To maintain a quiet environment
- To prevent Iqbal from escaping
- To protect the carpets (correct)
Why did Iqbal decide to escape from the carpet factory?
Why did Iqbal decide to escape from the carpet factory?
- To steal money from the factory owner
- To attend a BLLF meeting
- Due to unbearable working conditions (correct)
- To meet the police officer
What did the policeman do when Iqbal sought help and told him about the factory?
What did the policeman do when Iqbal sought help and told him about the factory?
Which organization helped Iqbal gain his freedom from child labor?
Which organization helped Iqbal gain his freedom from child labor?
What motivated Iqbal to not give up seeking freedom?
What motivated Iqbal to not give up seeking freedom?
At what age did Iqbal begin speaking at BLLF meetings?
At what age did Iqbal begin speaking at BLLF meetings?
How did Iqbal help free hundreds of children at a carpet factory?
How did Iqbal help free hundreds of children at a carpet factory?
Where did Iqbal travel to in 1994 to be recognized for his courage in fighting child slavery?
Where did Iqbal travel to in 1994 to be recognized for his courage in fighting child slavery?
What did the students of Broad Meadows Middle School do in support of Iqbal after his visit?
What did the students of Broad Meadows Middle School do in support of Iqbal after his visit?
How did Iqbal react to the letters he received from American students?
How did Iqbal react to the letters he received from American students?
What impact did Iqbal's actions have on the carpet industry?
What impact did Iqbal's actions have on the carpet industry?
Why did Iqbal receive many death threats despite being just a little boy?
Why did Iqbal receive many death threats despite being just a little boy?
What impact did Iqbal have on the lives of 3,000 children in just two years?
What impact did Iqbal have on the lives of 3,000 children in just two years?
How do the children of Broad Meadows honor Iqbal's memory?
How do the children of Broad Meadows honor Iqbal's memory?
What tragic event cut short Iqbal's dream of continuing his studies in the US?
What tragic event cut short Iqbal's dream of continuing his studies in the US?
Why do many people suspect the carpet industry of being involved in Iqbal's murder?
Why do many people suspect the carpet industry of being involved in Iqbal's murder?
What economic connection exists in rich countries concerning child labor?
What economic connection exists in rich countries concerning child labor?
Why is child labor highlighted as an ongoing issue in countries like India, Pakistan, and some European countries?
Why is child labor highlighted as an ongoing issue in countries like India, Pakistan, and some European countries?
What were some of the rules at the carpet factory that Iqbal had to follow?
What were some of the rules at the carpet factory that Iqbal had to follow?
How did working at the carpet factory impact Iqbal's physical health?
How did working at the carpet factory impact Iqbal's physical health?
Why did Iqbal's mother sell him to the carpet factory owner?
Why did Iqbal's mother sell him to the carpet factory owner?
What prevented Iqbal from having a normal childhood like other children?
What prevented Iqbal from having a normal childhood like other children?
In what ways did Iqbal demonstrate heroism despite his challenging circumstances?
In what ways did Iqbal demonstrate heroism despite his challenging circumstances?
How did the working conditions at the carpet factory violate the basic rights of children?
How did the working conditions at the carpet factory violate the basic rights of children?
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Study Notes
Iqbal Masih's Life and Activism
- Iqbal Masih was a Pakistani boy who fought against child labor and slavery
- At 12 years old, he was shot and killed, allegedly by the carpet industry
Early Life and Activism
- Iqbal was a child slave in a Pakistani carpet factory, but he escaped and began fighting for the rights of children
- His work caught the attention of an American university, which offered him a full scholarship to study in the US
- Iqbal helped free over 3,000 children from child labor in just two years
International Recognition
- In 1994, Iqbal traveled to Sweden and the United States, where he was recognized for his courage and success in raising awareness about child slavery
- He spoke at Broad Meadows Middle School in the US, sharing his experiences as a child slave and inspiring students to take action against child labor
Legacy
- Iqbal's death was a tragedy, but his life was an inspiration to many around the world
- The children of Broad Meadows Middle School continue to remember Iqbal and his fight for children's rights
- They raise money to open schools in Pakistan and other countries in Iqbal's memory
Child Labor Today
- Child labor remains a significant problem, with 158 million child workers between the ages of 5 and 14 worldwide
- Children are often forced into dangerous and exploitative situations, including soldiering and prostitution
- Child labor is not limited to developing countries; it is also a problem in some European countries
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