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.
When Malala and her family came back to Pakistan, what did she do?
She spoke on TV about how bad the Taliban were.
What happened to Malala after she was shot?
She was sent to the hospital and she woke up from a coma.
Where was Malala born?
Mingora, Pakistan
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
How do you think the Taliban knew about Malala?
They have seen her on television.
How would you describe Malala for what she has done and gone through?
Malala is a brave woman.
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?
Why did the Taliban shoot Malala?
They shot her because they did not like what she was telling the world.
After getting shot and waking up from her coma. What did Malala started to do?
What did her father teach her?
Her father taught her that education is important.
How many schools did the Taliban destroy?
The Taliban destroyed about 400 schools within two years.
What did Malala and family do when life became so dangerous in Pakistan?
Malala and her family left Pakistan.
When did the Taliban shoot Malala?
The Taliban shot Malala on October 9, 2012.
How did many people know about Malala?
Her story about surviving after being shot and for being brave spread all over the world.
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.
What does the word "pseudonym" mean?
Pseudonym means fake name.
How did the Taliban feel about Malala?
They did not like Malala.
On October 2014, what award did Malala win?
Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize.