i am malala Flashcards
1
Q
” let us pick up our books and our pens […] they are the most powerful weapons. one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world”
A
- malala to the UN
- she’s giving a speech
- education is highly valued
2
Q
“my mother always told me hide your face people are looking at you. i would reply, it does not matter, i am also looking at them”
A
- malala’s mom to malala
- the taliban takes away women’s identity by telling them to cover their faces
- her friends got beat for showing their faces
3
Q
blasphemy
A
the act of offense of speaking about God or sacred things
4
Q
ideology
A
a system of ideas and ideals
5
Q
pious
A
devotely religious
6
Q
extremism
A
the holding of extreme political or religious views
7
Q
themes in book
A
rebellion, education
8
Q
autobiography
A
a book written/ told by the person themselves
