Gaddafi's earliest education was of a religious nature, imparted by a local Islamic teacher. Subsequently moving to nearby Sirte to attend elementary school, he progressed through six grades in four years. Education in Libya was not free, but his father thought it would greatly benefit his son despite the financial strain. During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents. Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children. From Sirte, he and his family moved to the market town of Sabha in Fezzan, south-central Libya, where his father worked as a caretaker for a tribal leader while Muammar attended secondary school, something neither parent had done. Gaddafi was popular at school; some friends made there received significant jobs in his later administration, most notably his best friend Abdul Salam Jalloud. COUNT 15
QSN1 Describe Gaddafi's first experience with education. ANS1 a religious nature, imparted by a local Islamic teacher QSN2 In addition to gaining an education, describe how Gaddafi managed to attend school 20 miles from his family. ANS2 During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents QSN3 How did Gaddafi deal with peer pressure regarding his cultural background? ANS3 Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children. QSN4 When Gaddafi's family moved to Sabha, describe his educational experiences in secondary school. ANS4 Gaddafi was popular at school; some friends made there received significant jobs in his later administration, most notably his best friend Abdul Salam Jalloud. QSN5 Describe Gaddafi's parents' educational backgrounds. ANS5 where his father worked as a caretaker for a tribal leader while Muammar attended secondary school, something neither parent had done. QSN6 Why was Gaddafi made fun of in elementary school? ANS6 Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children. QSN7 How did Gaddafi manage to attend elementary school so far from home? ANS7 During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents. QSN8 Were Gaddafi's parents educated? ANS8 while Muammar attended secondary school, something neither parent had done. QSN9 Was Gaddafi's education free? ANS9 Education in Libya was not free, but his father thought it would greatly benefit his son despite the financial strain. QSN10 How did his early relationships play a role later when Gaddafi  became a ruler? ANS10 Gaddafi was popular at school; some friends made there received significant jobs in his later administration, most notably his best friend Abdul Salam Jalloud. QSN11 In what religion was Gaddafi educated? ANS11 Islamic QSN12 What town did Gaddafi's family move to after they left Sirte? ANS12 Sabha QSN13 What geographical portion of Libya is Fezzan located in? ANS13 south-central QSN14 Who was Gaddafi's closest friend in secondary school? ANS14 Abdul Salam Jalloud QSN15 In what town did Gaddafi first attend primary school? ANS15 Sirte