In mid-1969, Idris travelled abroad to spend the summer in Turkey and Greece. Gaddafi's Free Officers recognized this as their chance to overthrow the monarchy, initiating "Operation Jerusalem". On 1 September, they occupied airports, police depots, radio stations and government offices in Tripoli and Benghazi. Gaddafi took control of the Berka barracks in Benghazi, while Omar Meheisha occupied Tripoli barracks and Jalloud seized the city's anti-aircraft batteries. Khweldi Hameidi was sent to arrest crown prince Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi, and force him to relinquish his claim to the throne. They met no serious resistance, and wielded little violence against the monarchists. COUNT 10
QSN1 When Gaddafi staged his coup, did he need to use a great show of violence? ANS1 They met no serious resistance, and wielded little violence against the monarchists. QSN2 When did Gaddafi decide to stage his coup? ANS2 In mid-1969, Idris travelled abroad to spend the summer in Turkey and Greece. QSN3 What was Gaddafi's coup called? ANS3 Operation Jerusalem QSN4 What did Gaddafi seize during the coup? ANS4 Gaddafi took control of the Berka barracks in Benghazi, QSN5 What did Hameidi do during the coup? ANS5 Hameidi was sent to arrest crown prince Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi, and force him to relinquish his claim to the throne. QSN6 What countries did Idris visit in the summer of 1969? ANS6 Turkey and Greece QSN7 What was the code name for Gaddafi's coup against the monarchy? ANS7 Operation Jerusalem QSN8 What leader's forces occupied the barracks in Tripoli? ANS8 Omar Meheisha QSN9 Who arrested Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi? ANS9 Khweldi Hameidi QSN10 What revolutionary leader took control of the anti-aircraft equipment in Tripoli? ANS10 Jalloud