The National Flag of Barbados

Comprehension Assessment

The National Flag of Barbados

The national flag of Barbados was designed by the late Mr. Grantley Prescod. He was a teacher and an education officer. His design was chosen through a flag competition that was organised by the government of Barbados on July 31st, 1966 which he won. The colours of the national flag are ultramarine, gold and black.

The national flag is divided into three equal vertical panels. The inner panel is gold with a black broken trident on it while the outer panels are ultramarine. Each colour on the national flag represents something. Gold represents the sand of the island's beaches. Ultramarine represents the sea and sky of Barbados.

The broken trident represents the trident of the mythical sea god Neptune and Barbados breaking away its colonial ties with England. Today the national flag is displayed on special occasions in Barbados.

Answer the following questions.

Multiple Choice

Who designed the national flag of Barbados?

• Grantley Prescod

• Grantley Adams

• Irving Burgie

• C. Van Roland Edwards

Multiple Choice

Who was Grantley Prescod?

• He was a doctor.

• He was a teacher and an education officer.

• He was an accountant.

• He was a janitor.

Multiple Choice

How was the national flag of Barbados chosen?

• It was chosen at school.

• It was chosen at a fair

• It was chosen through a flag competition.

• It was chosen at a church.

Multiple Choice

What are the colours of the national flag?

• Gold, red and green.

• Ultramarine, gold and green.

• gold, red and black.

• Ultramarine, gold and black.

Multiple Choice

What does gold on the national flag represent?

• The sand of the island's beaches.

• The sea and sky.

• The clouds and sky.

• The sun and the clouds in the sky.

Multiple Choice

What does ultramarine on the national flag represents?

• The sea of Barbados

• The sea and sky of Barbados.

• The sun and sand of Barbados.

• The sand and sea of Barbados.

Multiple Select

What are two things that the broken trident represents? Select two.

• The trident of the mythical sea god Neptune.

• The sand of the island's beaches.

• Barbados breaking away its colonial ties with England.

• The sea and sky of Barbados.