About Malala
When was Malala born?
July 12, 1997
Taliban
What did Malala speak about on the television program?
Malala spoke about how the Taliban were violent; that do not have any right to stop girls from getting an education.
What was Malala's birthday wish when she was a refugee?
"Peace"
Finish this quote, "One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen..."
"...can change the world."
What is the name of Malala's town?
Mingora
What did the Taliban believe in?
The Taliban believed that women should not go to schools.
What was Malala's fake name on her blog?
Gul Makai
In addition to her blog, where else did Malala speak out?
On TV, on the radio and in newspaper interviews
Malala said that a book and pen are the weapons of _________.
knowledge.
What did she think was the most important thing?
Education / Going to school
The Taliban shot Malala in the head. They also destroyed schools to stop girls from going to schools.
What did Malala talk about in her blog?
Malala talked about how it felt to be denied an education.
Why did the Taliban shoot Malala?
They shot her because they did not like what she was telling the world.
What does Malala say about seeking revenge on the Taliban?
She won't do it. She lives a compassionate life.
What did her father teach her?
Her father taught her that education is important.
What would the Taliban brag about on the radio?
Children who they had coerced to stop attending school.
What did Malala, her family and all the people in the Swat Valley become when they had to evacuate their homes?
They became refugees.
Which country did Malala fly to for better care after she was shot?
England
Malala shares her awards with "...those forgotten children who want an _______________.
education."
What did Malala fight for?
Malala fought for girls' rights and their education.
Who were the Taliban?
The Taliban were a group of men who did not want women to go to schools.
In the blog, Malala used the name Gul Makai. What do we call a name used by a writer instead of their real name?
Pen Name
Why did Malala make her home in England?
She would not be safe in Pakistan.
Malala became the youngest person to receive this very prestigious award.
Nobel Peace Prize.