Iqbal Masih Quiz and Flashcards: Learn His Inspiring Story

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Questions and Answers

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?

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?

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?

Arrested Iqbal Signup and view all the answers

Which organization helped Iqbal gain his freedom from child labor?

BLLF Signup and view all the answers

What motivated Iqbal to not give up seeking freedom?

His desire for freedom for all children in the factory Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Iqbal begin speaking at BLLF meetings?

10 years old Signup and view all the answers

How did Iqbal help free hundreds of children at a carpet factory?

Iqbal went to a new carpet factory, pretended to be a regular child worker, and collected information about the children working there. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Iqbal travel to in 1994 to be recognized for his courage in fighting child slavery?

Iqbal traveled to Sweden and the United States in 1994. Signup and view all the answers

What did the students of Broad Meadows Middle School do in support of Iqbal after his visit?

The students wrote hundreds of letters in support of Iqbal after his visit. Signup and view all the answers

How did Iqbal react to the letters he received from American students?

Iqbal took some of the letters he received from American students and put them on his wall. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Iqbal's actions have on the carpet industry?

Iqbal's actions, in teaching people about child labor, led to international sales going down and many carpet factories losing a lot of money. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Iqbal receive many death threats despite being just a little boy?

Iqbal received death threats because he was brave and courageous in his fight against child labor, which was detrimental to the carpet industry. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Iqbal have on the lives of 3,000 children in just two years?

He helped them become free from child labor. Signup and view all the answers

How do the children of Broad Meadows honor Iqbal's memory?

They visit stores in their town to inquire about child labor and raise money to open schools. Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event cut short Iqbal's dream of continuing his studies in the US?

He was shot in the back and killed on his way to his uncle's house. Signup and view all the answers

Why do many people suspect the carpet industry of being involved in Iqbal's murder?

Due to the powerful influence of the carpet industry in Pakistan. Signup and view all the answers

What economic connection exists in rich countries concerning child labor?

They may indirectly benefit from products made using child labor in other countries. Signup and view all the answers

Why is child labor highlighted as an ongoing issue in countries like India, Pakistan, and some European countries?

It remains prevalent due to various socio-economic factors. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the rules at the carpet factory that Iqbal had to follow?

If Iqbal broke a rule, he was beaten. If he talked to the other children while working, he was beaten. If he made a mistake on a carpet, he was beaten. If he became sick, he was also beaten. Signup and view all the answers

How did working at the carpet factory impact Iqbal's physical health?

Iqbal had to squat all day while making carpets, which was bad for his back and affected his ability to walk. He also did not receive enough food, causing his body not to fully develop. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Iqbal's mother sell him to the carpet factory owner?

Iqbal's mother, who had very little money, sold him to the carpet factory owner because she could not take care of him and his siblings. Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Iqbal from having a normal childhood like other children?

Iqbal could not go to school, play with friends, or do normal activities because he was forced to work long hours at the carpet factory. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways did Iqbal demonstrate heroism despite his challenging circumstances?

Iqbal fought against child labor, defended the rights of other children, and risked his safety to protect others in similar situations. Signup and view all the answers

How did the working conditions at the carpet factory violate the basic rights of children?

Children like Iqbal were forced to work in terrible conditions, had no freedom, and were essentially slaves to the factory owners, depriving them of their basic rights and childhood. Signup and view all the answers

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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Test your knowledge on the story of Iqbal Masih, a child activist against child labor whose life was tragically cut short. Learn about his journey and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.

Iqbal Masih Story Summary