Malala Chapter 10 Flashcards

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What did the girls like doing at school?

School trips, but they were not allowed to anymore.

What did the Taliban destroy?

The Buddhist statues and stupas.

What did they do to the channels?

They turned the cable channels off.

What else did they ban besides TV?

Board games. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Miss Hammeda cry?

The Taliban had stormed in and some policemen had been killed, including her husband. Signup and view all the answers

What color were the Taliban flags?

Black and white. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some people join Fazlullah's men?

They believed they would have better lives. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Burqa Brigade?

Young women and girls in burqas with sticks who attacked CD and DVD shops. Signup and view all the answers

Where were the women from the Burqa Brigade from?

Lal Masjid. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Musharraf agreed to help America in the 'War of Terror'?

The mosque broke off its links with the military and became a center of protest. Signup and view all the answers

What did the brothers do when Musharraf sent troops into the FATA?

They led a campaign declaring the military action un-Islamic. Signup and view all the answers

What did the women of the Red Mosque madrasa begin to do?

They terrorized the streets of Islamabad. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Musharraf government do in 2007?

They surrounded the mosque and cut off the electricity. Signup and view all the answers

After Operation Silence, what did Fazlullah do?

Declared war on the Pakistani government. Signup and view all the answers

What was the ray of hope mentioned?

Benazir Bhutto was returning. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Bhutto's bus?

It was blown up, but she survived. Signup and view all the answers

What did the army do while flying in with helicopters?

They threw toffees and tennis balls down. Signup and view all the answers

After the curfew, what happened?

Musharraf sent 3000 troops into the valley to confront the Taliban. Signup and view all the answers

What did Musharraf do on November 12?

He ordered 10,000 more troops into the valley. Signup and view all the answers

What did the militants do after the sandstorm?

Captured Alpuri and took the headquarters of Fazlullah. Signup and view all the answers

After a week after the battle of Swat, what happened?

Taliban leaders formed a united front under the TTP. Signup and view all the answers

What did Bhutto do on December 27?

Addressed an election rally and was killed in a suicide bombing. Signup and view all the answers

What are Islamic studies teachers referred to as?

Qari sahibs. Signup and view all the answers

What did one qari sahib try to justify?

It was good that Bhutto was killed because she was not following Islam properly. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

School Activities and Restrictions

Girls enjoyed school trips, but these activities were prohibited.
Favorite Bollywood shows were inaccessible as cable channels were turned off.

Taliban Actions and Beliefs

The Taliban destroyed Buddhist statues and stupas, believing representations were sinful; notably dynamited the Jehanabad Buddha.
Board games were also banned alongside television.
The Burqa Brigade, comprised of young women in burqas, used violence against CD and DVD shops in Islamabad.

Events Surrounding the Red Mosque

Women from the Red Mosque madrasa engaged in violent activities, including house raids and kidnappings, led by Umme Hassan, wife of Abdul Aziz.
The Lal Masjid acted as a propaganda center and trained volunteers, linked to the military until protest activities began against the government.

Political Climate and Conflict

Musharraf's agreement to assist America in the "War on Terror" led the Red Mosque to oppose the government, culminating in Abdul Rashid's death during Operation Silence.
Following Operation Silence, Fazlullah declared war on the Pakistani government.
Benazir Bhutto's return was seen as a potential positive change; her party was backed by Americans to stabilize Pakistan against the Taliban.

Violence and Military Response

A bomb exploded on Bhutto's bus, but she survived due to her location in the vehicle.
The military deployed troops in response to escalating violence, with significant confrontations reported, including a suicide bombing and soldiers being overrun in Swat.

Operations and Escalation

Musharraf launched Operation Rah-e-Haq, deploying 10,000 additional troops against Fazlullah, but faced setbacks due to a sandstorm.
Taliban factions united under the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and appointed Baitullah Mehsud as their leader.

Bhutto's Assassination

On December 27, Bhutto addressed an election rally, where she was killed in a suicide attack.

Perspectives on Violence

Islamic studies teachers, referred to as qari sahibs, justified Bhutto's assassination, claiming she did not adhere to proper Islamic practices.

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These flashcards cover key events and concepts from Chapter 10 of Malala's story. They highlight the experiences of girls at school, the Taliban's actions against cultural artifacts, and the impact of their restrictions. Test your knowledge and understanding of this chapter through these questions.