Vexillology Quiz

When was the first national flag of the United States adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• June 14, 1777

• September 3, 1783

• May 14, 1787

Which country's flag features a red maple leaf on a white square with red borders?

• Canada

• Russia

• Mexico

• United States

What is the only national flag that is not rectangular in shape?

• Japan

• France

• Nepal

• Germany

What is the proper way to display a national flag when it is flown with other flags?

• Hoist the national flag first and lower it last

• Fold the national flag and place it on the ground

• Lower the national flag first and hoist it last

• Display the national flag in the middle of the other flags

What is the significance of the colors red, white, and blue in the flag of the United States?

• They represent valor, purity, and vigilance.

• They stand for courage, honesty, and loyalty.

• They symbolize power, unity, and justice.

• They represent love, peace, and freedom.

What is the term used to describe the study of flags and their symbolism?

• Vexillology

• Numismatics

• Heraldry

• Entomology

What do the stars on the flag of the European Union represent?

• Number of member countries in the EU

• Representation of the solar system

• Unity and harmony among the peoples of Europe

• Symbol of military power

What are the five basic principles of flag design according to the North American Vexillological Association?

• Simplicity, meaningful symbolism, use of 2-3 basic colors, no lettering or seals, and distinctiveness

• Clutter, meaningless symbolism, use of 5-6 basic colors, lots of lettering and seals, and similarity

• Complexity, random symbolism, use of 10-12 colors, lettering and seals, and indistinctiveness

• Elaborateness, arbitrary symbolism, use of 1-2 basic colors, no lettering or seals, and commonness

What is the most important principle of flag design according to the North American Vexillological Association?

• Uniformity

• Simplicity

• Complexity

• Randomness