Radio Mullah's Influence and Personal Attacks

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How did the radio mullah exploit the earthquake tragedy to further his agenda?

By collaborating with government agencies to distribute resources efficiently, showcasing his organizational skills.
By instilling fear and claiming the earthquake was a divine punishment, swaying public opinion and increasing his influence. (correct)
By providing extensive medical aid to the injured, thereby gaining their trust and loyalty.
By promoting scientific understanding of the geological event, thereby discrediting traditional beliefs.

What motivated the local population to initially support the radio mullah, despite his extremist views?

The radio mullah's advocacy for women's rights and gender equality.
The radio mullah's promise to integrate Swat into a globalized economic framework.
The radio mullah's critique of the slow and corrupt Pakistani justice system, combined with his charisma and promise of Islamic law. (correct)
The radio mullah's emphasis on modern education and technological advancement.

What was the significance of music being declared 'haram' by the radio mullah's broadcasts?

It was purely a matter of personal taste that held no broader implications.
It was a measure to boost local music industries by eliminating foreign competition.
It was an attempt to assert cultural dominance and control over personal expression, aligning with stricter interpretations of Islamic law. (correct)
It was a strategy to gain international media attention and support.

How did the community dynamic shift as a direct result of the radio mullah controlling the only permitted radio station?

Men grew their hair and beards long, while women were confined to purdah, signaling increased social restrictions and gender segregation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What deeper meaning can be derived from the father's statement: "No Radio Mullah is going to tell me what I should do. This is nonsense and trouble."

A declaration of personal autonomy and resistance against external ideological imposition, despite growing social pressures. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Considering the radio mullah's lack of formal religious credentials and high school dropout status, what does his rise to power suggest about the community's priorities and vulnerabilities?

The community valued charisma and perceived solutions over formal qualifications, making them vulnerable to manipulation and exploitation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the radio mullah's actions subvert traditional Islamic teachings regarding privacy and interpersonal relations?

By publicly denouncing individuals and labeling private conversations as sinful, contradicting Islamic principles of discretion and respect. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely reason for the mother's seemingly contradictory behavior of enjoying the sermons while the father disapproved of the radio mullah?

The mother found comfort and community in the sermons when listening with relatives, while the father recognized the dangerous implications of the radio mullah's rhetoric. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the radio mullah's rhetoric contribute to an environment of fear and suspicion within the Swat Valley community?

By creating a climate where no conversation was secret and peace activists were publicly denounced, fostering an atmosphere of distrust and paranoia. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'It was as if the radio mullah and his men could see through walls' imply about the state of freedom of expression and personal privacy in the Swat Valley?

There was a complete breakdown of freedom of expression and personal privacy, with fear of surveillance and retribution silencing dissent and fostering self-censorship. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Radio Mullah

A radio preacher spreading misinformation and religious messages.

Maulana Fazlullah

Leader of TNSM and known as the radio mullah.