Define the Vocab
Hijacked
To take control of an aircraft by force.
Where did Mortensen find a school?
A public bathroom.
To beat with a whip.
Flog
Where is Malala's hometown?
Mingora, Pakistan
____________ marriage is common in Afghanistan.
Child
Dyna
White Toyota truck with three parallel benches
Terrorist group that is responsible for crashing planes into the twin towers, the pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, Pa?
Al Qaeda
To remove from power.
Ousted
When is Malala Day?
July 12
The capital city of Afghanistan is _________ and the capital of Pakistan is __________.
Kabul, Islamabad
Condone
To regard something bad as acceptable.
2 major Islamic religions that Afghans practice?
Shai Muslim & Sunni Musim
A title of respect for a community Islamic leader
Mullah
How are women's rights restricted under Taliban rule?
Women cant go outside without a man, can't vote, can't go to school or get a job, and have to wear a burqa.
WAW stands for_______________
Women for Afghan Women
Detainee
A person who is held or kept in custody by the police for questioning.
What evidence from the article (Are We Defeating ISIS) suggests that defeating ISIS will be challenging?
The group continues to attract new recruits and inspire attacks around the world.
Natural physical features of a land area
Terrain
How did Malala become famous?
She wrote a blog speaking up for girl's education.
The mountain range that straddles Afghanistan/ Pakistan border.
Hindu Kush
Civilian
A person not in the armed forces.
About 12% of Afghanistan is able to be_____
Farmed
Tending to put down dissent by force
Repressive
Why was the gunman's hand shaking when he shot Malala?
It could mean he was forced by the Taliban to shoot her.
______________ broaded the federal government's power to listen in on personal communications and investigate people's financial records.
The Patriot Act