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Fazlullah's initial decrees in Swat, such as the prohibition of music and the game of Carrom, were primarily aimed at:
Fazlullah's initial decrees in Swat, such as the prohibition of music and the game of Carrom, were primarily aimed at:
- Appealing to conservative factions within the community who desired a return to traditional Pashtun values.
- Creating economic hardship for businesses associated with entertainment to weaken opposition to his movement.
- Improving the moral fabric of society by eliminating frivolous distractions and promoting religious observance.
- Establishing immediate and comprehensive control over public life and cultural expression to enforce his extremist ideology. (correct)
The act of Fazlullah announcing schoolgirls' names on his radio program, coupled with phrases suggesting their virtuous departure from education, was a tactic primarily intended to:
The act of Fazlullah announcing schoolgirls' names on his radio program, coupled with phrases suggesting their virtuous departure from education, was a tactic primarily intended to:
- Provide a platform for girls who had willingly chosen to leave school to share their testimonies and inspire others.
- Publicly acknowledge and commend families who were adhering to his directives regarding female education.
- Create a sense of community and shared religious purpose among his followers by highlighting examples of piety.
- Instill widespread fear and discourage girls' education through psychological manipulation and implied threats. (correct)
The departure of teachers from the Khushal School to join Fazlullah's religious center most directly signifies:
The departure of teachers from the Khushal School to join Fazlullah's religious center most directly signifies:
- The effectiveness of Fazlullah's propaganda in swaying individuals from established institutions to his extremist cause. (correct)
- A strategic weakening of the secular education system orchestrated by Fazlullah to consolidate his ideological dominance.
- A voluntary realignment of educational priorities within the community towards religious studies over secular subjects.
- The economic incentives offered by Fazlullah's movement that attracted individuals seeking financial stability amidst social upheaval.
Fazlullah's establishment of a public court and the practice of flogging those deemed disobedient were primarily intended to:
Fazlullah's establishment of a public court and the practice of flogging those deemed disobedient were primarily intended to:
The transformation of 'Green Square' into 'Bloody Square' in the community's lexicon reflects:
The transformation of 'Green Square' into 'Bloody Square' in the community's lexicon reflects:
Malala's silent prayer, 'God, ... do you see what's happening here in Swat?', amidst the escalating violence, primarily reveals her:
Malala's silent prayer, 'God, ... do you see what's happening here in Swat?', amidst the escalating violence, primarily reveals her:
The hushed conversation between Malala's parents, particularly her mother's assertion, 'To be afraid is no solution,' in response to the Taliban's threats, most strongly indicates:
The hushed conversation between Malala's parents, particularly her mother's assertion, 'To be afraid is no solution,' in response to the Taliban's threats, most strongly indicates:
Malala's father's decision to first 'speak out against the Taliban' at a meeting and subsequently 'take the government to task' in Islamabad suggests:
Malala's father's decision to first 'speak out against the Taliban' at a meeting and subsequently 'take the government to task' in Islamabad suggests:
The description of Malala's father as 'a simple principal' taking on both the Taliban and the government is most effective in emphasizing:
The description of Malala's father as 'a simple principal' taking on both the Taliban and the government is most effective in emphasizing:
Malala's mother's blessing, 'God will protect you... Because you are speaking the truth,' to her husband before he confronts the Taliban and the government, primarily underscores:
Malala's mother's blessing, 'God will protect you... Because you are speaking the truth,' to her husband before he confronts the Taliban and the government, primarily underscores:
Flashcards
Taliban
Taliban
A militant group that enforced strict Islamic laws in Swat.
Fazlullah
Fazlullah
The leader of the Taliban in Swat, known as the 'Radio Mullah.'
Public court
Public court
A system set up by Fazlullah to enforce his laws and punish disobedience.
Bloody Square
Bloody Square
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Khushal School
Khushal School
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Carrom
Carrom
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Flogging
Flogging
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Radio show announcements
Radio show announcements
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Courage to speak out
Courage to speak out
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Parental support
Parental support
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Study Notes
Taliban in Swat
- Banners proclaiming "WOMEN NOT ALLOWED" were displayed
- Music and electronics shops were shut down
- Children's game Carrom was outlawed
- A leader, Fazlullah, announced names of schoolgirls on radio
- "Miss So-and-so" stopped going to school - to heaven.
- Children feared walking to school alone
Taliban Violence
- "Violators" were dragged from homes and killed
- Bodies displayed in Green Square
- Notes pinned to bodies: "This is what happens to spies and infidels"
- Green Square renamed Bloody Square
- People feared for their city's future
- The speaker reflected on God's role.
Personal Experiences
- The speaker’s fear of being seen in school uniform by the Taliban
- Teachers stopped teaching girls
- Teachers left for religious centers
- The speaker's father was going to speak against the Taliban
- The speaker's family talked about their fear
- Family discussed the speaker’s father traveling to Islamabad about the Taliban
Public Punishments
- Fazlullah established a public court.
- People were being flogged or killed for disobeying
- Hundreds watched the punishments
- Fazlullah often arrived on horseback during these proceedings
- Fazlullah's actions were termed "justice"
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Description
The Taliban's rise in Swat Valley led to bans on women, music, and games, creating fear among residents. Public punishments and violence instilled terror. The speaker recounts personal experiences, highlighting fear for safety and the father's activism against the Taliban.
