Who Is Malala Yousafzai?
What was the name of the speech that 11 year old Malala gave at a club for local reporters.
"How Date the Taliban Take Away My Basic Right for Education?"
How many languages did Malala know?
3- Pashto, English, and Urdu
Who was Malala named after?
A brave young girl Malalai of Maiwand who loved her country greatly
What was the name of Malala's blog?
Diary of a Pakistani Schoolgirl
What laws did the Taliban enforce?
Girls were not allowed to go to school (only boys) All girls had to wear Burquas Girls could not go out without a male relative Girls could not vote Girls could not go to the hospital when needed All music and dancing was banned Only religious books could be read Men were not allowed to shave
What name did Malala use when writing her blog?
Gul Makai (the name of a strong girl in a Pashtun folktale).
What was Malala's father's occupation?
He was a teacher
Why did the Taliban soldiers feel threatened by Malala?
Malala spoke out to local newspaper reporters about how she did not want the Taliban to destroy her school. She wrote a blog for the British Broadcasting Company called Diary of a Pakistani Schoolgirl She appeared on a Pakistani talk show to talk about school closings in Mingora
Where was Malala Born?
Mingora, Pakistan
What was Malala's dream job?
She wanted to become a doctor but then decided to become a politician
How old was Malala when the Taliban took over Swat Valley?
She was 10 years old
Why was Malala's birth not celebrated?
She was not a boy
What award was Malala only nominated for?
The International Children's Peace Prize- Goes to a child whose courage, remarkable acts and thoughts have made a difference in countering problems that affect children around the world.
What was the name of Ziauddin's school?
The Khushal School
National Youth Peace Prize
The Prime Minister of Pakistan
How did the Taliban soldiers try to stop Malala?
They searched her school bus and shot her.
What was Malala's mother's name?
Tor Pekai Yousafzai
What was Malala's Father's name?
Ziauddin
