From childhood, Gaddafi was aware of the involvement of European colonialists in Libya; his nation was occupied by Italy, and during the North African Campaign of World War II it witnessed conflict between Italian and British troops. According to later claims, Gaddafi's paternal grandfather, Abdessalam Bouminyar, was killed by the Italian Army during the Italian invasion of 1911. At World War II's end in 1945, Libya was occupied by British and French forces. Although Britain and France intended on dividing the nation between their empires, the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) declared that the country be granted political independence. In 1951, the UN created the United Kingdom of Libya, a federal state under the leadership of a pro-western monarch, Idris, who banned political parties and established an absolute monarchy. COUNT 15
QSN1 When did Libya become an independent nation? ANS1 In 1951 QSN2 When Libya first became an independent country, what form of government did it adopt? ANS2 an absolute monarchy QSN3 What countries occupied Libya after World War II? ANS3 British and French forces QSN4 Who was the first leader of Libya? ANS4 a pro-western monarch, Idris QSN5 What World War I event directly impacted Gaddafi's family? ANS5 Gaddafi's paternal grandfather, Abdessalam Bouminyar, was killed by the Italian Army during the Italian invasion of 1911 QSN6 How did World War I directly impact Gaddafi's family? ANS6 According to later claims, Gaddafi's paternal grandfather, Abdessalam Bouminyar, was killed by the Italian Army during the Italian invasion of 1911 QSN7 What happened to Libya right after World War II? ANS7 Libya was occupied by British and French forces QSN8 When was it announced that Libya would be independent? ANS8 In 1951, the UN created the United Kingdom of Libya, a federal state under the leadership QSN9 What was the first type of government that Libya had? ANS9 a pro-western monarch, Idris, who banned political parties and established an absolute monarchy. QSN10 What country occupied Libya during World War II? ANS10 his nation was occupied by Italy QSN11 What nation controlled Libya as a colony when Gaddafi was a child? ANS11 Italy QSN12 Who battled the Italians during the North African campaign? ANS12 British QSN13 Who was Gaddafi's father's father? ANS13 Abdessalam Bouminyar QSN14 During what year did the Italians invade Libya? ANS14 1911 QSN15 Along with the British, who occupied Libya at the end of the Second World War? ANS15 French