I am Malala: Part 3 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
Asia Bibi
A
A Christian women who was sentenced to death by hanging because they tried to convert her to Muslim and she refused
2
Q
Salmon Taseer
A
Governor of Punjab
- Spoke out for Asia Bibi
- Killed bu his body-guards
3
Q
Osama Bin Laden
A
- Worlds biggest terrorist
- Worked with mastermind of 9/11
- Was shot and dumped into the ocean
4
Q
Raymond Davis
A
- A CIA agent who shot 2 men
- Put in jail but America paid 2.3 mil to get him out
5
Q
Jinnah
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- Founder and leader of Muhammad
- Famous speeches saying everyone should be free from harm
6
Q
Shehla Angium
A
- A Pakistani journalist that meet with Malala after seeing her in the New York times
- Told her that she was receiving death threats
7
Q
Zahid Khan
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- Friend of Malala’s dad
- Got shot in the face
- It made him even more vocal to speak up against Taliban
8
Q
What are the 4 omens that harm Malalal
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- Malala’s bad dream that a Taliban w/ gun will throw acid in her face
- Teacher has a bad dream that Malala’s leg got burned off by the Taliban
- There was a crooked painting of Malala and it disturbed her dad
- People wanted to name something after her but in their religion you only do that if someone is dead.
9
Q
What awards does Malala recieve?
A
- The firs-ever Pakistan Peace prize
- nominated for KidsRights (didn’t win)
10
Q
What did she do with the Moeny she won from the peace prize?
A
- Get a new bed + cabinets
- Pay for her moms tooth implants
- Bought a piece of land in shangla
- Spent the rest on people in need
- Started a Fund
11
Q
Why did Malala’s dad not want bodyguards?
A
Because he was afraid they were going to kill him like Salmon Teeser’s did
