Malala Chapter 9 Flashcards

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When did the Taliban come to her valley?

What books had she and Moniba been reading?

the Twilight books

What were the Taliban like at first?

They appeared in groups, armed with knives and Kalashnikovs, and were strange looking men with long straggly hair, beards, and camouflage vests.

Who was the Taliban leader?

Maulana Fazlullah Signup and view all the answers

When did Fazlullah take over?

when Sufi Muhammad was imprisoned in 2002 Signup and view all the answers

What did the radio station become known as?

Radio Mullah Signup and view all the answers

What was Fazlullah like at first?

He was very wise and introduced himself as an Islamic reformer. Signup and view all the answers

What was Fazlullah's voice like?

reasonable, sometimes he would weep as he spoke of his love for Islam Signup and view all the answers

Who was Shah Douran?

Fazlullah's deputy Signup and view all the answers

What did Fazlullah and Douran warn people on the radio?

to stop listening to music, watching movies and dancing Signup and view all the answers

Did people like Fazlullah at first?

True Signup and view all the answers

What did people do with media?

People got rid of their TVs, DVDs, and CDs; Fazlullah's men collected and burned them. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ziauddin think of Fazlullah?

He thought he was a high-school dropout spreading ignorance. Signup and view all the answers

What was the most popular part of the radio show?

He would read out people's names to congratulate them or punish them. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mullah FM make jokes about?

the army and Pakistani government officials as infidels Signup and view all the answers

What did Fazlullah do about the khans?

He highlighted the injustice of the feudal system and appealed to poor people. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ziauddin's friend say about Fazlullah?

Hidayatullah said militants win the support of the silent majority and behave like criminals when in power. Signup and view all the answers

What were Fazlullah's broadcasts often aimed at?

Women Signup and view all the answers

Did Malala's friends at school avoid listening to Radio Mullah?

False Signup and view all the answers

At home, what did they only have?

her grandfather's old radio, which was broken Signup and view all the answers

Why was Malala confused by Fazlullah's words?

The Holy Quran did not say that men should go outside and women should work all day in the home. Signup and view all the answers

What two operations did Malala have in the first year of the Taliban?

her appendix and tonsils removed Signup and view all the answers

What did women do to Fazlullah?

gave him gold and money Signup and view all the answers

What did Fazlullah begin building?

headquarters in Imam Deri Signup and view all the answers

What did Qurban Shah tell Ziauddin?

he would not be at school because he had to help build the headquarters Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ziauddin mad at Fazlullah?

He made people help build headquarters and said girls should not go to school. Signup and view all the answers

What did Sufi Mohammad proclaim from jail?

there should be no education for women Signup and view all the answers

What did Radio Mullah do about schools?

started congratulating girls who left school Signup and view all the answers

What did another teacher at the school do?

refused to teach girls and was fired by Ziauddin Signup and view all the answers

What else did Fazlullah close?

beauty parlors and banned shaving, and banned women going to the bazaar Signup and view all the answers

What did Fazlullah begin holding?

a shura, a local court Signup and view all the answers

What did Fazlullah ban regarding health care?

polio drops, as it was said to be an American plot Signup and view all the answers

What were Falco Commandos?

volunteer traffic police driving through the streets with machine guns Signup and view all the answers

How did Fazlullah become more aggressive after a year?

his brother and three of Liaquat's sons were killed in an American drone attack Signup and view all the answers

What did they threaten on Eid?

On this Eid two-legged animals will be sacrificed Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Malak Bakht Baidar?

he was kidnapped and killed by eighty masked gunmen Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Malala and her family were driving to the village on Eid?

they were stopped at a Taliban checkpoint Signup and view all the answers

What happened when they returned to school after Eid?

there was a letter taped to the gate saying the school is western and infidel Signup and view all the answers

What did Hidayatullah tell Ziauddin after the note on the school gate?

to stand up against the Taliban and he published a letter in the newspaper Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Taliban's Arrival

The Taliban invaded the valley when Malala was 10 years old.
They were initially compared to vampires, similar to characters in the Twilight books that Malala and her friend Moniba read.

Early Characteristics of the Taliban

The Taliban first emerged in Upper Swat, appearing as armed groups wearing camouflage and black badges that indicated Sharia Law.
Their leader, Maulana Fazlullah, was 28, affected by polio, and had a background in the madrasa of Sufi Mohammad, founder of the TNSM.

Fazlullah's Leadership

Fazlullah took control in 2002 after Sufi Muhammad's imprisonment and set up a radio station in Imam Deri.
His radio station, Radio Mullah, broadcasted from eight to ten in the evenings and seven to nine in the mornings.

Fazlullah's Message and Influence

Initially portrayed as an Islamic reformer, Fazlullah advocated for positive changes among men but enforced strict regulations on women.
His emotional voice resonated with listeners, expressing his deep love for Islam.
Fazlullah's broadcasts included warnings against sinful acts like music and dancing, attributing natural disasters to such behaviors.

Community Reactions

Some educators supported Fazlullah, while others criticized him; he initially garnered respect for interpreting the Holy Quran accurately.
Media censorship escalated as people destroyed televisions and recorded materials.

Community Support and Skepticism

Women donated jewelry and money to support Fazlullah, who was viewed ambiguously by concerned community members like Ziauddin.
Concerns arose as Fazlullah began to restrict women's rights, restrict education, and close numerous schools and beauty parlors.

Violence and Intimidation

Fazlullah implemented strict controls on healthcare, believing polio drops were part of an American conspiracy against Muslims.
His actions included forming local courts (shura) that enforced harsh punishments, garnering crowd support with shouts of "Allahu akbar."

Escalation of Violence

After personal losses, including family members due to military actions, Fazlullah's rhetoric became more aggressive.
Notorious incidents, such as the kidnapping and murder of Malak Bakht Baidar, marked a rise in targeted violence in Swat.

Malala's Experience

During a trip to the village on Eid, Malala's family faced restrictions at a Taliban checkpoint, highlighting the imposition of the burqa on women.
Upon returning to school, a threatening letter was found, warning that the school was deemed "western and infidel."

Resistance and Activism

Ziauddin, encouraged by friend Hidayatullah, authored a newspaper letter protesting Taliban threats against education and gained public support for his stance.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 9 of Malala's story. These flashcards cover important events and characters, focusing on the initial impact of the Taliban. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of this critical chapter.