Gaddafi briefly studied History at the University of Libya in Benghazi, before dropping out to join the military. Despite his police record, in 1963 he began training at the Royal Military Academy, Benghazi, alongside several like-minded friends from Misrata. The armed forces offered the only opportunity for upward social mobility for underprivileged Libyans, and Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change. Under Idris, Libya's armed forces were trained by the British military; this angered Gaddafi, who viewed the British as imperialists, and accordingly he refused to learn English and was rude to the British officers, ultimately failing his exams. British trainers reported him for insubordination and abusive behaviour, stating their suspicion that he was involved in the assassination of the military academy's commander in 1963. Such reports were ignored and Gaddafi quickly progressed through the course. COUNT 15
QSN1 What subject did Gaddafi briefly study before joining the military? ANS1 History at the University of Libya in Benghazi QSN2 Why didn't Gaddafi learn to speak English? ANS2 Gaddafi, who viewed the British as imperialists QSN3 Where did Gaddafi begin his military training? ANS3 at the Royal Military Academy QSN4 How did Gaddafi view the influence of the military? ANS4 the only opportunity for upward social mobility for underprivileged Libyans, and Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change QSN5 What crime did the British trainers believe Gaddafi was involved in? ANS5 the assassination of the military academy's commander in 1963 QSN6 What subject did Gaddafi study at the University of LIbya? ANS6 History QSN7 Why did Gaddafi drop out of college? ANS7 to join the military QSN8 What rationale did Gaddafi use for joining the military? ANS8 Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change QSN9 What country trained Libya's military? ANS9 the British military QSN10 What crime was Gaddafi suspected of being involved in during his time in the military? ANS10 the assassination of the military academy's commander in 1963 QSN11 Where did Gaddafi attend college for a time? ANS11 University of Libya QSN12 During his time in college, what did Gaddafi study? ANS12 History QSN13 After Gaddafi left the University of Libya, what institution did he attend? ANS13 Royal Military Academy, Benghazi QSN14 While the Libyan monarchy existed, who trained the Libyan army? ANS14 British QSN15 What did Gaddafi regard his British instructors as? ANS15 imperialists