Malala Exam 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Malala Exam 2025 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the origin of Malala's birthname? - named after Malalai, the greatest heroine of Afghanistan Why is Malala's name significant considering her gender? - the name comes from a woman who was brave enough to turn a war around with powerful words, which is considered unsuitable for a female What is Malala's birthdate? - July 12, 1997 How does her mother view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - she was afraid to tell the father it was a girl How does her father view Malala's arrival, especially considering her gender? - he was delighted What is the relationship between Britain, India, and Pakistan? - Before, Pakistan used to be a part of India, and Britain used to be in control of it. Because of religious reasons, people created a new country called Pakistan. What is Independence Day? - the day Britain released rule over India What is the main religion in Pakistan? - Islam What is the place of women in Pakistan? - purdah List the five pillars of Islam and which of them seem harmonious with Christianity. - 1. belief in one god (yes) 2COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2. five prayers a day (yes) 3. giving alms (yes) 4. fasting from dawn till sunset during the month of Ramadan (yes) 5. pilgrimage to Mecca (no) What is jihad? - holy war or internal struggle How is Malala's commitment to education demonstrated (6 ways) - 1. helped other pupils 2. participated in everything 3. top student in class and would be disappointed if she wasn't 4. had stayed late after school after winter break 5. studying really mattered to her 6. began writing her own speeches According to Malala, why does she take Safina's jewelry? - she took revenge on her for supposedly stealing her toy phone "...the almonds in the dish were a reminder of my guilt." Comment on Malala's ongoing sense of guilt: "But I still feel guilty, and to this day I say sorry to God in my prayers." - Malala had stolen costly almonds at a bazaar. Her parents put the handful of almonds in a dish. Why do Pashtuns not say, "nanama' (thank you)? - because they believe that words aren't enough to express kindness According to Yousafzai, why were the Americans interested in Pakistan in the 1980s and again after 9/11? - because they wanted to find terrorists and have Pakistan help them 3COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED How old was Malala when the World Trade Center tragedy occurred? - 9 years old Consider Malala's letter to God after seeing the children at the "rubbish mountain." What does this reveal about her? - It asked if she could be perfect so the world could be as well. She wanted to bury it so that God would be able to receive it, but she placed it in the river instead. Why does Ziauddin want to start a school (2 reasons)? - 1. the freedom that would come along 2. to encourage independent thought and creativity What are some challenges that Ziauddin had to overcome to establish his school (7 challenges)? - 1. his partner, Naeem, didn't get along with him 2. not many people were convinced 3. little money 4. untrained teachers 5. refused to pay bribes 6. since he got married, the goldsmith demanded money for the wedding bangles 7. floods What is the importance of greeting in Islamic tradition? - important aspect of respect. If it isn't done, people will lose favor in each other. How did the Taliban's attitude impact Malala's school (2 ways)? - 1. suggested teachers stop teaching to help them 2. attacked girls schools Describe Malala's surgeries. - had her appendix taken out and tonsils removed 4COPYRIGHT © 2025 BY SOPHIA BENNETT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Who was Benazir Bhutto and how did she die? - first woman prime minister in Pakistan. A suicide bomber bombed by the side of her caravan. Which countries offered to treat Malala (5 countries) Which was chosen and how was she transported there? - 1. USA 2. Germany 3. Singapore 4. UAE 5. Britain Queen Elizabeth hospital in Birmingham. The UAE ruling family offered their private jet so Malala would be flown to Pakistan. What are 2 of Malala's concerns when she regains consciousness? - 1. Where her father was 2. Who would pay for all her care What one request does Malala make of her father when she learns that he's coming? - to bring her school bag. If he couldn't, buy new books so that she could study for her board exam in March How did pop stars show their support for Malala (4 ways)? - 1. Beyonce wrote her a card and posted it on Facebook 2. Selena Gomez tweeted about her. 3. Madonna dedicated a song to her. 4. Angelina Jolie sent her a message. What were 2 significant changes in Malala that her parents noticed after their arrival at her hospital? - 1. her face