The French Foreign Legion

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1. When was the French Foreign Legion founded? 1820 1839 1836 1831

2. Who founded the French Foreign Legion? King Louis-Philippe Napoleon III Napoleon I King Louis XVIII

3. The most remarkable military fact in the history of the Legion is the battle of Camerone (April 30th, 1863). In that occasion 62 "légionnaires" fought against more than 2,000 enemies, resisting for about 10 hours. Even today, the Legionnaires' year starts on "Camerone Day". But where is Camerone? France Spain Mexico Italy

4. What is the motto of the French Foreign Legion? Esse quam videri Legio pro Patria Nostra Honneur et fidélité Pour la France

5. What is the title of the official song of the French Foreign Legion? Je ne regrette riens Legionnaires de l’Afrique Le Boudin Sous le soleil brulant d’Afrique

6. What is the official symbol of the Legion? Seven flames and a grenade A blue flame Swords and wings A red lion

7. French citizens are NOT allowed to serve in the Legion. True False

8. None of the camps of the Legion is in France. True False

9. The white képi is one of the symbols of the Legionnaire's uniform. The other one is what? red tie yellow tie green sash green tie

10. Not all Legionnaires wear the "képi blanc" (white képi). True False