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Quiz: Libya

  1. What was the capital?

    • Tripoli
    • Gitega; former capital Bujumbura
    • Quito
    • Yerevan
    Answer

    Tripoli — Capital: Tripoli.

  2. When was Libya founded?

    • 24 December 1951, independence as a kingdom under United Nations auspices
    • 1744, Ahmad bin Said elected imam, founding the Al Said dynasty
    • 1278, by the Pareage agreement between the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell
    • 1830, independence recognized after the war of 1821 to 1829 against the Ottoman Empire
    Answer

    24 December 1951, independence as a kingdom under United Nations auspices — Founded: 24 December 1951, independence as a kingdom under United Nations auspices.

  3. What form of government does Libya have?

    • Divided between rival governments in the east and west since 2014
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy; Nevis may secede by referendum
    • Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule
    • Parliamentary constitutional monarchy
    Answer

    Divided between rival governments in the east and west since 2014 — Government: Divided between rival governments in the east and west since 2014.

  4. True or false: Libya is a vast, mostly desert country in North Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Libya is a vast, mostly desert country in North Africa.