12 Questions
Who were the three women awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011?
Tawakkol Karman, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee
What was the main intention behind awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to these women?
To highlight the suppression of women's rights globally
Which of the following statements is true about Tawakkol Karman?
She inspired women in a region where they are considered second-class citizens
What challenges do women in Africa and the Middle East still face despite becoming more visible in government and social activism?
Challenges in education, employment, and health care access
Why is Tawakkol Karman's activism considered unusual?
It is happening in deeply conservative Yemen where women face restrictions
What is noteworthy about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's role in Liberian politics?
She is the first elected female president in post-colonial Africa
Why was the narrator afraid to go to the non-segregated school on the first day?
The narrator was afraid to go because they didn't know what to expect and felt scared about the new experience.
How did the narrator feel when they saw people shouting awful things at them and others from the bus?
The narrator was confused and wondered why they were so upset, believing that everyone deserves equality.
How did the white boy by the water fountain make the narrator feel?
The white boy made the narrator feel unwelcome by looking right through them as if they didn't exist.
What division did the narrator observe in the school's lunchroom?
The lunchroom was divided into whites and blacks.
How did the narrator feel about the school building's interior?
The narrator thought the school building was nice, clean, and smelled good.
How did the narrator decide to find their classroom after feeling unwelcome by the white boy?
The narrator decided to find the classroom on their own after feeling unwelcome.
Learn about the three influential women from Africa and the Middle East who were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for their efforts in promoting women's rights and equality. Discover the inspiring stories of Tawakkol Karman, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Leymah Gbowee.
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