Worksheets7th Gr. Flag Code Review (US/IL)
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is traditionally credited with sewing the first flag?
Betty Rogers
Francis Scott Key
Betsy Ross
Who do vexillologists believe was the designer of the first flag?
Francis Hopkinson
Betsy Ross
Francis Scott Key
What date do we observe Flag Day throughout America?
June 14th
June 1st
July 4th
Why do we observe this day as Flag Day?
This is the day that the flag was first raised.
This is the day that the flag was officially authorized by Congress.
This is the day Betsy Ross finished sewing the flag.
How many stripes are on the current flag?
13
12
15
Why was this number of stripes chosen for the flag?
Number of original settlers in America
Number of colonist who signed the Declaration of Independence
Number of original colonies
How many stars are on the current flag?
48
50
13
Why was this number chosen for the number of stars?
Number of current states today
Number of states in the 1800's
Number of survivors of the Revolutionary War
Who is credited with sewing the flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the war of 1812?
Francis Scott Key
Betsy Ross
Mary Pickersgill
How many stars and stripes were on the Fort McHenry flag?
15 total
15 each
12 each
Who wrote our National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key
Mary Pickersgill
Francis Hopkinson
What is the title of the National Anthem?
Grand Ol' Flag
Stars and Strips Forever
The Star-Spangled Banner
What are the colors of our flag?
Red, White, Blue
Red, Cream, Violet
Shame on you if you do not know!!!
What does the color red, on the U.S. flag represent?
Purity and innocence;
Hardiness, valor, and bravery
Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What does the color WHITE on the U.S. flag represent?
Purity and innocence;
Hardiness, valor, and bravery
Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What does the color BLUE on the U.S. flag represent?
Purity and innocence;
Hardiness, valor, and bravery
Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
What color are the stars on our flag?
red
white
blue
How many points does each star have?
5
4
6
What colors are the stripes?
red and blue
red and white
blue and white
A vexillologist is an expert in what?
history of flags
history of the US
history of music
Is it ever appropriate to fly the flag upside down?
Yes-but Only when emergency help is needed.
Yes- but only during a protest
It is never appropriate
What is bunting?
A soft, warm blanket
The acceptable way to use an actual flag to decorate
The acceptable colors used in place of the flag.
What should be visible when a flag is folded properly?
Stars and blue field
Only the red/white stripes
All parts of the flag (stars and stripes)
The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every ______________________.
Public Institution such as Public Schools
Private institutions
Every citizens home
When a U.S. Flag becomes old and tattered, it should be destroyed by _______.
It is acceptable to place gently into a trash can
Ceremonial burning or burying
Ceremonial Songs and hymns must be sung
When displayed from a windowsill, balcony, or front of a building, the ____________ should be at the top and to the _________.
Blue field; flags own right
Blue field; flags own left
Stripes; stars on the right
If the U.S. flag is flown on the same pole and halyard with flags of other states or cities, the U.S. flag should ________________________.
be in the middle
be at the top.
be at the bottom
When the flag of the United States is displayed over a street vertically, the blue field should be hung to the ____________.
North or East
North or West
East or West
How many official flags has Illinois had?
3
2
4
In what year did the present flag become the official flag?
July 1, 1970
July 4, 1971
Dec 3, 1818
What two years appear on the Illinois flag?
1850, 1868
1868,1970
1818, 1868
What is the importance of these dates?
Illinois became a state.
Illinois state capital was remodeled.
Illinois became a state.
Illinois state seal was redesigned.
Illinois became a slave state
Illinois state animal was chosen
The eagle holds a banner. What does the banner have written on it?
State Sovereignty, National Union
State Solidarity, National United
State Sovereignty, Confederate Union
If the U.S. flag is displayed with flags of other countries, _________________. Choose All that apply.
The flags of all countries including the U.S. flag should be about the same size.
The flags of all countries including the U.S. flag should be at the same height.
No one country's flag should be higher than another's.
One country's flag should be higher than another's.
The flags of all countries including the U.S. flag can differ in size.
The flag should be _________________ briskly and ________________ ceremoniously.
flown; discarded
lowered; raised
Raised; lowered
The flag should only be displayed from __________ to ___________.
Sunrise to sunset
January through December
left to right
What is required to fly the flag at night?
A brisk breeze
A full moon to illuminate it
A light must illuminate it.
On a stage with another flag, the U.S. Flag should be placed at the speaker’s ________________.
Left
Right
Back
If the flag is displayed with state or local flags, the U.S. flag should be positioned in the _________ and ________ the rest.
Center; above
Center; below
Right; above
If the U.S. flag is displayed on the wall from crossed staffs, it should be ________.
On its own left with its staff in front of the other staff.
Centered with its staff in front
On its own right with its staff in front of the other staff.
When the flag of the U.S. is hanging from a wall horizontally, it should be displayed- *Choose ALL that apply*
Blue field at the top
Flags own right
To the observer’s left
Stripes to the right and displayed vertically
When the flag is carried in a procession with another flag or flags, the U.S. flag should be displayed to the _____________________ of a line of flags.
Marchers right or in the center front
Marchers left or in the center front
Center front of all Marchers
How should you display a flag on a vehicle?
Attach it to the antenna or the right fender
Attach it to the hood or trunk area
Attach it to the left front fender
How should a civilian who is not in uniform salute the flag?
Place the right and left hands across the chest
Put left hand over heart.
Put right hand over heart.
How should a person in uniform salute the flag?
Both arms straight down at sides
Right hand over heart
A formal military salute.
What should a person be doing when he or she is saying the pledge of allegiance?
*Choose ALL that apply*
A person should face the flag.
A person should be kneeling to honor the flag
A person should be standing at attention.
A person should salute the flag. (if military)
A person should place their hand over their heart
When raising or lowering a flag half-staff, ______________________________.
Raise it to the top first then lower to half-staff.
Raise it briskly to half-staff
Raise it to the top first then lower to ground and then up to half-staff
Why is a flag sometimes flown at half-staff?
To warn others of danger
To honor a public official at the time of his or her death.
To show distress and call for help
If the flag of the U.S. is draped over a casket, the union should be __________.
Over the head and right shoulder
Over the head and left shoulder
Over the feet and torso
Is it acceptable to lower the U.S. flag into a grave over a casket?
Yes
No
Only in special circumstances
