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What was the name of the military group that Gaddafi was in that took control of the country in 1969?
The Free Officers Movement
What were rebels portrayed as?
Rats/Traitors
When did Gaddafi die
He died in 2011
True or False: Gaddafi made a cult about himself
False
Gaddafi was very pro-Arab nationalism, he had no interest in people thinking of him as a god
True or False: 2019 was the year when the western world overthrew Gaddafi
False
The year he was overthrown was 2011
What was the substance found in Libya during the 1960s that further influenced the corruption, foreign influence, and unequal wealth throughout the country?
Oil
What was the governments army seen as?
βLoyalβ and βDisciplinedβ
Is there still human trafficking happening in Libya right now?
Sadly, the answer is yes
True or False: Education and healthcare were free for all citizens
True
Education and medical treatment were provided free of charge, with the government even funding treatment and accommodations abroad if needed
True or False: The Free Officers and the Revolutionary Command Council are the same people
True
The Free Officers changed their name to the Revolutionary Command Council when they took over the country
Why was Idris chosen to be king?
To the west, he seemed to be the least dangerous option who would also allow them to keep some military bases in the country if something went wrong.
What types of weapons did the police use on protesters?
AA guns/Small arms
What percentage of the population lives in poverty?
One third of the population lives in poverty
True or False: Gaddafi created the "Great Man-Made River", one of the largest agriculture projects in the world to try and give Libya water year around
True
True or False: 90% of Libya is desert
True
Who controlled Libya from 1551 to 1911?
The Ottoman Empire
What types of communications did the goverment intercept?
Phone calls and emails
Are extrajudicial killings normal in Libya?
While they aren't super common, they do still happen so yes
True or false: On October 1, 1969, one month after the Free Officer Movement took over Libya, all the flagpoles in the country were changed to have the flag of the Revolutionary Command Council
False
This never happened
True or False: Britain and France took control of Libya after Italy lost control during WW1
False
This happened during WW2
Who was the ruler of Egypt behind Gaddafiβs interest in Arab nationalism?
Gamal Abdel Nasser
About how many citizens did the government arrest?
~75000
What were the names of the 2 governments locked in a civil war?
1. Government of National Unity
2. Government of National Stability
True or False: In 2011 when the Revolutionary Command Council lost control of the country to the western world, Gaddafi was captured and brought to the international court of justice where he is now serving life in prison
False
Gaddafi's safety was compromised by NATO and he and his inner circle were found hiding in a drainage pipe. Leading to his death from the brutality of the soldiers.
True or False: Libya was proclaimed a free country after WW2 because many countries wanted to run it and an agreement could not be settled.
False
Not country wanted to run Libya after WW2