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U.S. Marine Corps Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about the toughest warriors the world has ever seen, the U.S. Marines.

A multiple-choice quiz by fullkeg. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fullkeg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,205

Updated
Apr 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2067

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (1/10), Guest 169 (8/10), Guest 136 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli", etc. What is this song? Hint

Marines birthday song

Marines' Hymn

'Ready to Fight ' battle hymn

Marine victory cry

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Question 2 of 10

2. The U.S. Marine Corps is composed of two Fleet Marine Forces. Where are they based? Hint

Florida and California

Florida and Washington, D.C.

New York and Florida

Norfolk, Virginia, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Marines' motto is "Semper fidelis". What does this mean? Hint

Ready to march

Always faithful

Always ready

Up and at 'em!

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Question 4 of 10

4. The term "leathernecks" comes from the black leather collars the Marines used to wear.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When is U.S. Marine Corps' Birthday? Hint

November 12, 1777

November 14, 1776

November 22, 1782

November 10, 1775

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first commissioned officer in the U.S. Marines? Hint

Lt. Frank Hilf

Capt. Samuel Nicholas

Capt. Shawn Carboni

Capt. Rusty Rowe

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Question 7 of 10

7. The US Marines have been used to fight pirates. True or false?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The U. S. Marines have executed more than 500 landings on foreign shores.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which assault cost the U.S. Marines about 20,000 casualties, the highest toll of any engagement? Hint

Bougainville

Iwo Jima

Guadalcanal

Haiti

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Question 10 of 10

10. What happened to the U.S. Marines on October 23, 1983? Hint

The Marines fought in the biggest battle after WW2

A truck loaded with explosives was driven into the Marines' compound at Beirut airport

The Marines took control of Lebanon

The Marines left Lebanon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of Tripoli", etc. What is this song?

Answer: Marines' Hymn

The Marines' hymn declares that they have fought "from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli", referring to exploits by the United States Marine Corps in the Mexican War and in campaigns against the Barbary pirates of North Africa. During their history of more than 225 years, the United States Marines have seen combat in all parts of the world and have been at the forefront of danger in every war the United States has fought with other nations.

2. The U.S. Marine Corps is composed of two Fleet Marine Forces. Where are they based?

Answer: Norfolk, Virginia, and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Of the two Fleet Marine Forces, one posted in the Atlantic and the other in the Pacific. The Atlantic force is based at Norfolk, Va., and the Pacific force has its headquarters at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

3. The Marines' motto is "Semper fidelis". What does this mean?

Answer: Always faithful

"Always faithful" means faithful to country, the Corps and to one another.

4. The term "leathernecks" comes from the black leather collars the Marines used to wear.

Answer: True

The Marines used them to protect their necks from attacks from swords and cutlasses.

5. When is U.S. Marine Corps' Birthday?

Answer: November 10, 1775

The present Marine Corps was established by anAact of Congress on July 11, 1798. The Corps, however, celebrates November 10, 1775, as its founding date. It was on that day that the Continental Congress authorized the formation of two battalions of Marines.

6. Who was the first commissioned officer in the U.S. Marines?

Answer: Capt. Samuel Nicholas

Capt. Samuel Nicholas, recruited many of the first group of Marines in the historic Tun Tavern near Philadelphia. The first Marines sailed with the new American fleet under Esek Hopkins in 1776 and stormed British forts on New Providence Island in the Bahamas. They captured 600 barrels of gunpowder needed by the colonial army.

7. The US Marines have been used to fight pirates. True or false?

Answer: True

In the Tripolitan War the Marines crossed the northeastern Sahara in Africa afoot and on camel to attack and defeat the Barbary pirates at Tripoli. They hoisted the Stars and Stripes over Derna , and for the first time the United States flag flew above a fortress in the Old World. In 1821 they cleared the Caribbean Sea of pirates as well.

8. The U. S. Marines have executed more than 500 landings on foreign shores.

Answer: False

Marines have served in all the wars of the United States, and they have executed more than 300 landings on foreign shores.

9. Which assault cost the U.S. Marines about 20,000 casualties, the highest toll of any engagement?

Answer: Iwo Jima

The United States flag that Marines raised atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II. A bronze sculpture commemorating the event stands in Rosslyn, one mile from the Arlington National Cemetery.

10. What happened to the U.S. Marines on October 23, 1983?

Answer: A truck loaded with explosives was driven into the Marines' compound at Beirut airport

The explosion killed 241 US personnel (220 Marines, 19 Sailors and 2 Soldiers) and 58 French servicemen instantly. Not long afterwards the peacekeeping force was withdrawn, leaving Lebanon to its seemingly interminable civil war.

Source: Author fullkeg

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