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572eba1ac246551400ce4595 | What was the first type of government that Libya had? | a pro-western monarch, Idris, who banned political parties and established an absolute monarchy. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
572eba1ac246551400ce4596 | What country occupied Libya during World War II? | his nation was occupied by Italy | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
57316c55a5e9cc1400cdbf45 | What nation controlled Libya as a colony when Gaddafi was a child? | Italy | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
57316c55a5e9cc1400cdbf46 | Who battled the Italians during the North African campaign? | British | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
57316c55a5e9cc1400cdbf47 | Who was Gaddafi's father's father? | Abdessalam Bouminyar | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
57316c55a5e9cc1400cdbf48 | During what year did the Italians invade Libya? | 1911 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
57316c55a5e9cc1400cdbf49 | Along with the British, who occupied Libya at the end of the Second World War? | French | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nFrom 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, Abd... |
572e81e0dfa6aa1500f8d05b | Describe Gaddafi's first experience with education. | a religious nature, imparted by a local Islamic teacher | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572e81e0dfa6aa1500f8d05c | In addition to gaining an education, describe how Gaddafi managed to attend school 20 miles from his family. | During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572e81e0dfa6aa1500f8d05d | How did Gaddafi deal with peer pressure regarding his cultural background? | Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572e81e0dfa6aa1500f8d05e | When Gaddafi's family moved to Sabha, describe his educational experiences in secondary school. | Gaddafi was popular at school; some friends made there received significant jobs in his later administration, most notably his best friend Abdul Salam Jalloud. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572e81e0dfa6aa1500f8d05f | Describe Gaddafi's parents' educational backgrounds. | where his father worked as a caretaker for a tribal leader while Muammar attended secondary school, something neither parent had done. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572ebb0fc246551400ce45ae | Why was Gaddafi made fun of in elementary school? | Bullied for being a Bedouin, he was proud of his identity and encouraged pride in other Bedouin children. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572ebb0fc246551400ce45af | How did Gaddafi manage to attend elementary school so far from home? | During the week Gaddafi slept in a mosque, and at weekends walked 20 miles to visit his parents. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572ebb0fc246551400ce45b0 | Were Gaddafi's parents educated? | while Muammar attended secondary school, something neither parent had done. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572ebb0fc246551400ce45b1 | How did his early relationships play a role later when Gaddafi became a ruler? | Gaddafi was popular at school; some friends made there received significant jobs in his later administration, most notably his best friend Abdul Salam Jalloud. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572ebb0fc246551400ce45b2 | Was Gaddafi's education free? | Education in Libya was not free, but his father thought it would greatly benefit his son despite the financial strain. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
57316cb605b4da19006bd130 | In what religion was Gaddafi educated? | Islamic | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
57316cb605b4da19006bd131 | What town did Gaddafi's family move to after they left Sirte? | Sabha | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
57316cb605b4da19006bd132 | What geographical portion of Libya is Fezzan located in? | south-central | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
57316cb605b4da19006bd133 | Who was Gaddafi's closest friend in secondary school? | Abdul Salam Jalloud | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
57316cb605b4da19006bd134 | In what town did Gaddafi first attend primary school? | Sirte | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi'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 d... |
572e8441cb0c0d14000f1226 | Why did Gaddafi's family have to leave Sabha? | he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572e8441cb0c0d14000f1227 | Gaddafi was an avid reader. Name three biographies that he read. | Abraham Lincoln, Sun Yat-sen, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572e8441cb0c0d14000f1228 | What political idealogy did Gaddafi not believe in? | factionalism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572e8441cb0c0d14000f1229 | While he was in secondary school, what sort of activism did Gaddafi support? | Arab nationalist activism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572ebd1903f98919007569c9 | Why did Gaddafi's family leave Sabha? | October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572ebd1903f98919007569ca | What political ideology did Gaddafi reject when he attended Misrata Secondary School? | factionalism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572ebd1903f98919007569cb | List several biographies that influenced Gaddafi. | Abraham Lincoln, Sun Yat-sen, and Mustafa Kemal Atatürk | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572ebd1903f98919007569cc | Where sort of activism did Gaddafi promote while attending secondary school? | Arab nationalist activism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
57316d8b05b4da19006bd144 | Where did Gaddafi travel to after he was kicked out of Sabha? | Misrata | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
57316d8b05b4da19006bd145 | Along with the Ba'ath Party and Muslim Brotherhood, what group was notably banned in Misrata? | Arab Nationalist Movement | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
57316d8b05b4da19006bd146 | In what month and year did Gaddafi protest against Syria leaving the United Arab Republic? | October 1961 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
57316d8b05b4da19006bd147 | Of what nationality was Michel Aflaq? | Syrian | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
57316d8b05b4da19006bd148 | Along with Lincoln and Ataturk, whose biography did Gaddafi read while in Misrata? | Abraham Lincoln | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi organized demonstrations and distributed posters criticizing the monarchy. In October 1961, he led a demonstration protesting Syria's secession from the United Arab Republic. During this they broke windows of a local hotel accused of serving alcohol. Catching the authorities' attention, ... |
572e8515dfa6aa1500f8d083 | What subject did Gaddafi briefly study before joining the military? | History at the University of Libya in Benghazi | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572e8515dfa6aa1500f8d084 | Why didn't Gaddafi learn to speak English? | Gaddafi, who viewed the British as imperialists | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572e8515dfa6aa1500f8d085 | Where did Gaddafi begin his military training? | at the Royal Military Academy | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572e8515dfa6aa1500f8d086 | How did Gaddafi view the influence of the military? | the only opportunity for upward social mobility for underprivileged Libyans, and Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572e8515dfa6aa1500f8d087 | What crime did the British trainers believe Gaddafi was involved in? | the assassination of the military academy's commander in 1963 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572ebda3c246551400ce45cc | What subject did Gaddafi study at the University of LIbya? | History | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572ebda3c246551400ce45cd | Why did Gaddafi drop out of college? | to join the military | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572ebda3c246551400ce45ce | What rationale did Gaddafi use for joining the military? | Gaddafi recognised it as a potential instrument of political change | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572ebda3c246551400ce45cf | What country trained Libya's military? | the British military | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572ebda3c246551400ce45d0 | What crime was Gaddafi suspected of being involved in during his time in the military? | the assassination of the military academy's commander in 1963 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
57316e08a5e9cc1400cdbf59 | Where did Gaddafi attend college for a time? | University of Libya | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
57316e08a5e9cc1400cdbf5a | During his time in college, what did Gaddafi study? | History | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
57316e08a5e9cc1400cdbf5b | After Gaddafi left the University of Libya, what institution did he attend? | Royal Military Academy, Benghazi | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
57316e08a5e9cc1400cdbf5c | While the Libyan monarchy existed, who trained the Libyan army? | British | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
57316e08a5e9cc1400cdbf5d | What did Gaddafi regard his British instructors as? | imperialists | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nGaddafi 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 op... |
572e85b403f989190075671b | How did Gaddafi view Libya when he returned from England? | he returned home "more confident and proud of our values, ideals and social character." | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572e85b403f989190075671c | How did the Bovington signal course director view Gaddafi? | he thought him an "amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-working, and conscientious." | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572e85b403f989190075671d | How did Gaddafi feel about the British officers? | claiming British Army officers racially insulted him | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572e85b403f989190075671e | When Gaddafi traveled to London, did he attempt to blend into the English culture? | finding it difficult adjusting to the country's culture; asserting his Arab identity in London, he walked around Piccadilly wearing traditional Libyan robes | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebe3c03f98919007569db | How did the Bovington sign course director think of Gaddafi? | an "amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-working, and conscientious." | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebe3c03f98919007569dc | How did Gaddafi feel about the British Army officers? | Gaddafi disliked England, claiming British Army officers racially insulted him | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebe3c03f98919007569dd | When Gaddafi went to England, how did he respond to their culture? | finding it difficult adjusting to the country's culture; asserting his Arab identity in London, he walked around Piccadilly wearing traditional Libyan robes | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebe3c03f98919007569de | When Gaddafi returned to Libya, how did he view his country? | while he travelled to England believing it more advanced than Libya, he returned home "more confident and proud of our values, ideals and social character." | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebe3c03f98919007569df | What were Gaddafi's favorite hobbies in the military? | reading and playing football | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
57316e8ae6313a140071cf2e | Along with reading, how did Gaddafi enjoy spending his free time? | playing football | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
57316e8ae6313a140071cf2f | In what part of London did Gaddafi wear traditional Arab garb? | Piccadilly | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
57316e8ae6313a140071cf30 | What language did Gaddafi have difficulty learning? | English | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
57316e8ae6313a140071cf31 | Where did Gaddafi's signal course take place? | Bovington | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
57316e8ae6313a140071cf32 | What mistreatment did Gaddafi say that British soldiers subjected him to? | racially insulted him | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nThe Bovington signal course's director reported that Gaddafi successfully overcame problems learning English, displaying a firm command of voice procedure. Noting that Gaddafi's favourite hobbies were reading and playing football, he thought him an \"amusing officer, always cheerful, hard-workin... |
572ebc4803f98919007569b5 | What changes impressed Gaddafi in Egypt? | President Gamal Abdel Nasser. Nasser argued for Arab nationalism; the rejection of Western colonialism, neo-colonialism, and Zionism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
572ebc4803f98919007569b6 | What Egyptian leader impressed Gaddafi? | his hero, President Gamal Abdel Nasser | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
572ebc4803f98919007569b7 | What book instructed Gaddafi in how to stage a coup? | Nasser's book, Philosophy of the Revolution | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
572ebc4803f98919007569b8 | Name one event that occurred in the Arab world during Gaddafi 's childhood that influenced his life. | 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 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
572ebc4803f98919007569b9 | What political ideology did Nasser implement? | transition from capitalism to socialism | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
57316d0605b4da19006bd13a | What was the nationality of a significant number of teachers in Sabha? | Egyptian | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
57316d0605b4da19006bd13b | From what city did Voice of the Arabs broadcast? | Cairo | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
57316d0605b4da19006bd13c | What notable event occurred in 1952? | Egyptian Revolution | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
57316d0605b4da19006bd13d | When did the United Arab Republic end? | 1961 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
57316d0605b4da19006bd13e | What political leader did Gaddafi greatly admire? | Nasser | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nMany 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 Re... |
572ebf5303f98919007569eb | What was happening to Idris' government in the 1960s? | Idris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
572ebf5303f98919007569ec | What industry greatly impacted the downfall of Idris's government? | the oil industry | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
572ebf5303f98919007569ed | What sort of problems did the oil industry experience in Libya? | corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were widespread throughout the oil industry | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
572ebf5303f98919007569ee | What did the Libyan workers do to show their support of Egypt? | Libyan workers shut down oil terminals in solidarity with Egypt | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
572ebf5303f98919007569ef | Did the CIA confirm knowledge of Gaddafi's upcoming coup?: | they have since claimed ignorance, stating that they were monitoring Abdul Aziz Shalhi's Black Boots revolutionary group. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
57316f0c05b4da19006bd158 | What country won the Six-Day War? | Israel | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
57316f0c05b4da19006bd159 | In what cities did protests against westerners flare up in 1967? | Tripoli and Benghazi | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
57316f0c05b4da19006bd15a | On what country's behalf were the 1967 protests taking place? | Egypt | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
57316f0c05b4da19006bd15b | In what year did the CIA begin to expect a military coup in Libya? | 1969 | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
57316f0c05b4da19006bd15c | What revolutionary organization was led by Abdul Aziz Shalhi? | Black Boots | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIdris' government was increasingly unpopular by the latter 1960s; it had exacerbated Libya's traditional regional and tribal divisions by centralising the country's federal system in order to take advantage of the country's oil wealth, while corruption and entrenched systems of patronage were wi... |
572ec021c246551400ce4600 | When Gaddafi staged his coup, did he need to use a great show of violence? | They met no serious resistance, and wielded little violence against the monarchists. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
572ec021c246551400ce4601 | When did Gaddafi decide to stage his coup? | In mid-1969, Idris travelled abroad to spend the summer in Turkey and Greece. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
572ec021c246551400ce4602 | What was Gaddafi's coup called? | Operation Jerusalem | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
572ec021c246551400ce4603 | What did Gaddafi seize during the coup? | Gaddafi took control of the Berka barracks in Benghazi, | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
572ec021c246551400ce4604 | What did Hameidi do during the coup? | 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. | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
57316f8d05b4da19006bd162 | What countries did Idris visit in the summer of 1969? | Turkey and Greece | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
57316f8d05b4da19006bd163 | What was the code name for Gaddafi's coup against the monarchy? | Operation Jerusalem | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
57316f8d05b4da19006bd164 | What leader's forces occupied the barracks in Tripoli? | Omar Meheisha | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
57316f8d05b4da19006bd165 | Who arrested Sayyid Hasan ar-Rida al-Mahdi as-Sanussi? | Khweldi Hameidi | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
57316f8d05b4da19006bd166 | What revolutionary leader took control of the anti-aircraft equipment in Tripoli? | Jalloud | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nIn 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 Tri... |
572ec0e9cb0c0d14000f1500 | How did Gaddafi announced his leadership?: | Addressing the populace by radio | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
572ec0e9cb0c0d14000f1501 | List the two names of Gaddafi's coup. | "White Revolution", although was later renamed the "One September Revolution" | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
572ec0e9cb0c0d14000f1502 | What did Gaddafi tell the people that the revolution represented? | freedom, socialism, and unity | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
572ec0e9cb0c0d14000f1503 | What did Gaddafi insist that the coup be referred to as? | a revolution | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
57316ff8e6313a140071cf38 | What was the name of the government Gaddafi set up after overthrowing the monarchy? | Libyan Arab Republic | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
57316ff8e6313a140071cf39 | What was the Libyan coup called at first? | White Revolution | [
"Muammar_Gaddafi\n\nHaving removed the monarchical government, Gaddafi proclaimed the foundation of the Libyan Arab Republic. Addressing the populace by radio, he proclaimed an end to the \"reactionary and corrupt\" regime, \"the stench of which has sickened and horrified us all.\" Due to the coup's bloodless natur... |
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