Return to Lesson

Italian Colonization of Libya (1911-1947) Timeline Game

Turn off ads with a Pro Membership!

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Explore the history of Italian colonization of Libya (1911-1947) through this engaging timeline game.

  • Italian forces invaded Libya in 1911
  • The Italian colonization of Libya officially ended in 1947
  • Libyan resistance against Italian rule persisted throughout the colonization period

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • September 29, 1911: Italian-Turkish War begins
  • October 5, 1911: Italian forces invade Libya
  • 1912: Cyrenaica falls to Italian control
  • 1912: Tripolitania falls to Italian control
  • 1913-1927: Libyan resistance against Italian colonization
  • 1927: Italian forces defeat Libyan resistance
  • 1927: Libya becomes an Italian colony
  • 1922: Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini comes to power
  • 1930s: Italian colonization policies intensify in Libya
  • 1930s: Italian concentration camps established in Libya
  • 1930s: Italian settlers encouraged to move to Libya
  • 1939: Start of World War II
  • 1943: Allied forces liberate Libya from Italian control
  • 1945: End of World War II
  • 1947: Italy loses control of Libya
  • December 24, 1951: Libya gains independence from Italy

Need a Refresher?

Return to the Main Lesson
Scroll to Top