Which of the following statements are correct regarding Libya?

Libya was colonised by Italy.

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Libya gained independence in 1953.

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Libya sold petroleum in the world market.

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King Idris led the democratic movement in Libya.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Libya was colonised by Italy.
C Libya sold petroleum in the world market.
Libya gained independence in 1951. It had an elected legislature at the national and provincial levels; King Idris I was chosen by this assembly to head the country. Libya sold petroleum in the global markets which had a huge demand. Some sources claimed that the wealth earned was cornered by King Idris, foreign oil companies and a few other powerful families in Libya. People considered King Idris as a representative of western interests and colonialism.

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