Who was crowned the first King of Iraq on 23 August 1921?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Faisal I, a son of Sharif Hussein of Mecca who had led the Arab Revolt
- Step 1: The first monarch took the throne in 1921.
- Step 2: He had been a leader of the Arab Revolt and briefly king in Syria.
Answer
Faisal I, a son of Sharif Hussein of Mecca who had led the Arab Revolt
Why not the others: Ghazi was his son and successor; Abd al-Ilah was regent for Faisal II; Qasim came after the monarchy ended.
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