I am Malala - Pre Reading Quiz

True or False: Malala grew up in the SWAT Valley in Afghanistan.

• True

• False

What country is responsible for creating the boundaries and provinces of Pakistan? 

• Russia

• United States of America

• Great Britain

• China

In the 1930's, Pakistan was known as part of the ______.

• British Indian Empire

• American Colonies

• Russian - Soviet Union

• Chinese Republic

What country does NOT border Pakistan?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Afganistan

• India

What ethnic group do Malala and her family belong to? 

• Islamic

• Pashtun

• Sikhism

• Shia

True or False: A majority of Pakistans current population and institutions are dominated by Islam. 

• True

• False

Pakistan was founded on ____________. 

• liberal interpretations of the Quran.

• a patriarchal society, that regards limited education for all.

• Republic values, which including religious freedom.

• none of the above

What religion is the dominant religion of Pakistan? 

• Shia

• Sunni

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

True or False: The core of the Taliban was its rule of law and its particularly brutal justice system. 

• True

• False

In part 1 of the "Taliban's War Against Women" article, the article shows _________. 

• how Afghan Women are allowed to bend the rules when health concerns are present.

• how Afghan Women are treated as professionals in modern Afghan society.

• how Afghan Women are allowed outside as long as they wear a full body burqa.

• how Afghan Women have to choose between following the rules and getting basic health necessities.