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Which of these historical figures is French?
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Correct answer: Jean Moulin. Jean Moulin is a leading figure of the Résistance in France. He is a leading figure of the Résistance (the movement against the German occupation). In 1943 he creates the Conseil national de la Résistance. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ Adolf HitlerAdolf HitlerHe is the dictator who ruled Germany.
- ✗ Winston ChurchillWinston ChurchillHe is a British Prime Minister.
- ✗ Heinrich HimmlerHeinrich HimmlerHeinrich Himmler organises the extermination of the Jews (Shoah).
- ✓ Jean MoulinJean MoulinCorrect answer. Jean Moulin is a leading figure of the Résistance in France. He is a leading figure of the Résistance (the movement against the German occupation). In 1943 he creates the Conseil national de la Résistance.
What the source says
« Jean Moulin : figure phare de la Résistance lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Lequel de ces personnages historiques est français ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP). The Ministry's wording: “Lequel de ces personnages historiques est français ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Focus sur la Seconde Guerre mondiale - la Résistance et la Libération” (French).
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