Many teachers at Sabha were Egyptian, and for the first time Gaddafi had access to pan-Arab newspapers and radio broadcasts, most notably the Cairo-based Voice of the Arabs. Growing up, Gaddafi witnessed significant events rock the Arab world, including the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the short-lived existence of the United Arab Republic between 1958 and 1961. Gaddafi admired the political changes implemented in the Arab Republic of Egypt under his hero, President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser argued for Arab nationalism; the rejection of Western colonialism, neo-colonialism, and Zionism; and a transition from capitalism to socialism. Nasser's book, Philosophy of the Revolution, was a key influence on Gaddafi; outlining how to initiate a coup, it has been described as "the inspiration and blueprint of [Gaddafi's] revolution." COUNT 10
QSN1 What changes impressed Gaddafi in Egypt? ANS1 President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser argued for Arab nationalism; the rejection of Western colonialism, neo-colonialism, and Zionism QSN2 What Egyptian leader impressed Gaddafi? ANS2 his hero, President Gamal Abdel Nasser QSN3 What book instructed Gaddafi in how to stage a coup? ANS3 Nasser's book, Philosophy of the Revolution QSN4 Name one event that occurred in the Arab world during Gaddafi 's childhood that influenced his life. ANS4 1948 Arab–Israeli War, the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the Suez Crisis of 1956, and the short-lived existence of the United Arab Republic between 1958 and 1961 QSN5 What political ideology did Nasser implement? ANS5 transition from capitalism to socialism QSN6 What was the nationality of a significant number of teachers in Sabha? ANS6 Egyptian QSN7 When did the United Arab Republic end? ANS7 1961 QSN8 What notable event occurred in 1952? ANS8 Egyptian Revolution QSN9 From what city did Voice of the Arabs broadcast? ANS9 Cairo QSN10 What political leader did Gaddafi greatly admire? ANS10 Nasser