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Salim Saadi, 86, Algerian politician.
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|Salim Saadi (Arabic: سليم سعدي; February 3, 1936 – June 26, 2023), also spelled Selim Saadi, was an Algerian politician and soldier.
Biography
Saadi was born on February 3, 1936, in Sétif, Algeria. He initially began his career in the French army, but joined the FLN in 1959. After Algerian independence, Saadi held several positions within the Algerian government, notably serving as the Minister of the Interior during the early stages of the Algerian Civil War. He died on June 26, 2023, in Algiers.
Political career
- 1979–1984: Minister of Agriculture
- 1984–1986: Minister of Heavy Industry
- 1993–1994: Minister of the Interior
- 1998–2001: Minister of Water Resources
- 2001–2002: Minister of Transport
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salim_Saadi
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.In what city was Salim Saadi born?
- A.Constantine
- B.Algiers
- C.Oran
- D.Sétifcorrect
Salim Saadi was born on February 3, 1936, in Sétif, Algeria.
Source: Biography section
2.In what year was Salim Saadi born?
- A.1940
- B.1932
- C.1936correct
- D.1944
Salim Saadi was born on February 3, 1936.
Source: Introduction
3.In which organization did Salim Saadi first start his military career?
- A.The British army
- B.The National Liberation Army
- C.The Algerian Navy
- D.The French armycorrect
Salim Saadi initially began his military career in the French army before joining the FLN in 1959.
Source: Biography section
4.In what year did Salim Saadi join the FLN?
- A.1957
- B.1955
- C.1959correct
- D.1961
Salim Saadi joined the FLN in 1959 after serving in the French army.
Source: Biography section
5.What position did Salim Saadi hold between 1979 and 1984?
- A.Minister of Heavy Industry
- B.Minister of Agriculturecorrect
- C.Minister of Transport
- D.Minister of the Interior
Salim Saadi served as the Minister of Agriculture from 1979 to 1984.
Source: Political career section
6.Between 1984 and 1986, which role did Salim Saadi hold in the Algerian government?
- A.Minister of Heavy Industrycorrect
- B.Minister of Water Resources
- C.Minister of the Interior
- D.Minister of Agriculture
Salim Saadi was the Minister of Heavy Industry from 1984 to 1986.
Source: Political career section
7.During which period did Salim Saadi serve as the Minister of the Interior?
- A.1979–1984
- B.1984–1986
- C.1998–2001
- D.1993–1994correct
Salim Saadi served as the Minister of the Interior from 1993 to 1994 during the early stages of the Algerian Civil War.
Source: Political career section
8.What was the last ministerial position held by Salim Saadi according to his political career record?
- A.Minister of Heavy Industry
- B.Minister of the Interior
- C.Minister of Water Resources
- D.Minister of Transportcorrect
Salim Saadi served as the Minister of Transport from 2001 to 2002.
Source: Political career section
9.Where did Salim Saadi pass away?
- A.Algierscorrect
- B.Oran
- C.Paris
- D.Sétif
Salim Saadi died on June 26, 2023, in Algiers.
Source: Biography section
10.In what year did Salim Saadi die?
- A.2021
- B.2022
- C.2023correct
- D.2020
Salim Saadi died on June 26, 2023.
Source: Introduction
11.Before serving as the Minister of Transport, which ministerial role did Salim Saadi hold?
- A.Minister of Agriculture
- B.Minister of Heavy Industry
- C.Minister of the Interior
- D.Minister of Water Resourcescorrect
Salim Saadi served as the Minister of Water Resources from 1998 to 2001, prior to his tenure as Minister of Transport.
Source: Political career section
12.How old was Salim Saadi at the time of his death?
- A.86correct
- B.82
- C.88
- D.84
Salim Saadi was 86 years old at the time of his death.
Source: Introduction
13.Which of the following roles did Salim Saadi hold during the early stages of the Algerian Civil War?
- A.Minister of Agriculture
- B.Minister of Water Resources
- C.Minister of the Interiorcorrect
- D.Minister of Transport
Salim Saadi served as the Minister of the Interior during the early stages of the Algerian Civil War.
Source: Biography section
14.Was Salim Saadi involved with the French army during his lifetime?
- A.Yes, he was a general in the French army
- B.Yes, he began his career therecorrect
- C.No, he served exclusively in the Algerian government
- D.No, he only served in the FLN
Salim Saadi initially began his career in the French army before joining the FLN.
Source: Biography section
15.What is the alternative spelling of Salim Saadi's name mentioned in the biography?
- A.Saleem Saadi
- B.Selim Saadicorrect
- C.Salim Sadi
- D.Selim Sadi
The biography notes that the name Salim Saadi is also spelled Selim Saadi.
Source: Introduction
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