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Quiz about The United States Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps Quiz

Here are some questions about the awesome United States Marines, and their Corps.

A multiple-choice quiz by leighfrnch. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
leighfrnch

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,450

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2839

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 24 (5/10), Guest 108 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year was the Continental Marines started (now known as the US Marine Corps)?

Answer: (number)

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Question 2 of 10

2. When translated from Latin to English what does Semper Fidelis mean? Hint

Honor, courage, and commitment

Faithful to my country

Intestinal fortitude

Always Faithful

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who wrote the riflemen's creed "My Rifle"? Hint

Cpt Samuel Nicholas

Cpt Richard E. Fleming

MajGen John A. Lejeune

MajGen William H. Rupertus

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Question 4 of 10

4. According to several legends, what nickname did Marines receive from the Germans? Hint

All of these

Leatherneck

Devil Dogs

Jarhead

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the first word in each of the general orders? Hint

You

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Question 6 of 10

6. What does NCO stand for? Hint

Naval Command Office

Non-Commissioned Officer

None of these

New Commanding Officer

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Question 7 of 10

7. A Navy Seaman is equal to which rank in the Marine Corps? Hint

Private (Pvt)

Private First Class (PFC)

Corporal (Cpl)

Lance Corporal (LCpl)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps? Hint

Maj. Gen. William H. Rupertus

Cpt. Richard E. Fleming

Cpt. Samuel Nicholas

Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune

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Question 9 of 10

9. Archibald Sommers was the first Marine to be which of these ranks? Hint

Lance Corporal (Lcpl)

Master Sergeant (MstSgt)

General (Gen)

Sergeant Major (SgtMjr)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was "The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"?

Answer: (5th Commandant, first & last name.)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the Continental Marines started (now known as the US Marine Corps)?

Answer: 1775

The US Marines are a department of the Navy. The original name was the Continental Marines. US Marines are also a descendent of the British Royal Marines.

2. When translated from Latin to English what does Semper Fidelis mean?

Answer: Always Faithful

Semper Fidelis, or Semper Fi, is the Marine corps motto.

3. Who wrote the riflemen's creed "My Rifle"?

Answer: MajGen William H. Rupertus

The riflemen's creed should be memorized by every recruit before he or she goes to the rifle range.

4. According to several legends, what nickname did Marines receive from the Germans?

Answer: Devil Dogs

A 1918 Marines recruitment poster most likely started this possible legend as it states the words "Teufel Hunden". But the German for this is incorrect (it should be "Teufelshunde") therefore creating skepticism around whether or not this whole story is actually true.

5. What is the first word in each of the general orders?

Answer: To

There are 11 general orders. A quick reference to each is the second word of the orders. Take, walk, report, repeat, quit, receive, talk, give, call, salute, and be.

6. What does NCO stand for?

Answer: Non-Commissioned Officer

In the Marines, only two ranks fall into this category; Corporal and Sergeant. Before Corporal you are a non-rated Marine. After Sergeant you become a Staff Non-Commissioned Officer, or SNCO.

7. A Navy Seaman is equal to which rank in the Marine Corps?

Answer: Lance Corporal (LCpl)

A Lance Corporal has one stripe with cross rifles underneath. The Seamen has three diagonal stripes.

8. Who was the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps?

Answer: Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune

One of the things Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune accomplished as commandant was setting up Marine Headquarters.

9. Archibald Sommers was the first Marine to be which of these ranks?

Answer: Sergeant Major (SgtMjr)

The rank of Sergeant Major was made by congress in 1798.

10. Who was "The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps"?

Answer: Archibald Henderson

Archibald Henderson served as Commandant of the US Marine Corps for 38 years.

Source: Author leighfrnch

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