The French Foreign Legion

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

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

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? Mexico Italy Spain France

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

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

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

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