VOICED: Kadhafi supporters defiant; rebels jubilant over military action

VOICED: Kadhafi supporters defiant; rebels jubilant over military action

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History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the ongoing conflict in Libya, focusing on airstrikes in the capital and the Western intervention aimed at Gadhafi's regime. Despite Western forces denying targeting Gadhafi, the attacks have bolstered the resolve of his supporters. The intervention is the largest in the Arab world since the 2003 Iraq invasion. Gadhafi's supporters, some of whom have become martyrs, continue to resist, parading through Benghazi with seized vehicles. The US has established a no-fly zone, but Gadhafi remains defiant, threatening retaliatory strikes and a prolonged conflict.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the airstrike on the Libyan capital?

It caused the withdrawal of Western forces.

It destroyed a building in Gaddafi's residence.

It led to the capture of Gaddafi.

It resulted in a peace treaty.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Western intervention in Libya compare to past events?

It was the largest since the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq.

It was smaller than the intervention in Afghanistan.

It was a joint operation with Russia.

It was the first intervention in the Arab world.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Gaddafi supporters do in Benghazi?

They held peace talks.

They fled the city.

They paraded with vehicles seized from Gaddafi's forces.

They surrendered to Western forces.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measure did the US implement across Libya?

A trade embargo.

A diplomatic mission.

A no-fly zone.

A ground invasion.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite ceasefire announcements, what did Gaddafi continue to do?

He sought asylum in another country.

He threatened retaliatory strikes.

He agreed to peace talks.

He disbanded his army.