Early Life
Where was Saddam Hussein born?
Al-Awja, near Tikrit, Iraq
What subject did Saddam study in college?
Law
What empire controlled Iraq before World War 1?
The Ottoman Empire
Where did Saddam go after the failed assassination attempt?
Syria and Egypt
What year Saddam captured?
2003
What happened to Saddam's father before he was born?
He likely died of cancer, although some believe he abandoned his family.
Did Saddam complete his law degree?
No
Who was the king of Iraq before the 1958 revolution?
King Faisal II
What year was Saddam imprisoned?
1964
What year was Saddam executed?
2006
Who raised Saddam after he fled his abusive stepfather?
His uncle, Khairallah Talfah
What political party did Saddam join in 1957?
The Ba'ath Party
What happened to the king during the 1958 revolution?
He was overthrown and killed.
What happened in 1966 during Saddam's sentence?
He escaped.
Where was Saddam hiding when U.S. soldiers found him?
In a hole in the ground.
What was Saddam's relation to his first wife?
They were first cousins.
What city did Saddam attend school in growing up?
Baghdad
How many people died in the Iran-Iraq War?
Over 1 million died.
What tactics did Saddam use to ensure he remained in power?
He launched political purges within the Ba'ath Party to remove opposition.
What sentence did Saddam receive after his trial?
He was sentenced to death by hanging.
How did Saddam's early family life influence his personality?
His abuse and neglect led to his desire for power and dictatorship.
What ideology shaped the Ba'ath Party?
Ba’athist shared the beliefs of Pan-Arabism, anti-imperialism, and anti-colonialism.
Why were some Iraqis angry at their government before 1958?
Because Britain still had a lot of control over them, especially when it came to oil.
What strategy did the U.S. forces use to lure Saddam to them that failed?
The U.S. forces killed Saddam's sons.
What was Saddam's last meal?
Chicken and Rice