Legion of Honour

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the official name?Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur
2. What is the year of establishment?1802
3. How many levels are in the Legion of Honour?There are five levels: Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Officer, and Grand Cross. People can move up if they keep doing great work.
4. Who can receive the Legion of Honour?It can be given to French citizens and also to people from other countries who help France or the world, such as Winston Churchill or Nelson Mandela.

Order of Merit: A high national honor awarded for exceptional service or achievement in various fields.
Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social status.
Insignia: A badge or emblem that denotes rank, office, or membership in an order or society.