WorksheetsCustoms and Courtesies
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
In 1777, the Second Continental Congress decided that our flag would have ___ stripes, alternating red and white in color.
11
12
13
50
The “Star-Spangled Banner” was written as a poem inspired by ______.
love of the 13 colonies
a battle during the War of 1812
The American Civil War
the design of the U.S. flag
The flag is usually displayed at half-staff ______.
o honor visiting foreign officials
whenever the national anthem is played
to honor the dead or the death of an important person
on July 4th
When the U.S. flag is displayed with flags from other nations, the U.S. flag should be ______.
own higher than other flags
displayed in the center of all the flags
displayed at the same height as other flags
When you are in uniform outside and the national anthem plays, you should stand at attention, salute, and ______.
face the source of the music
remove your hat if you are wearing one
drop your salute after six seconds, but remain at attention
do pushups
Behaviors and procedures that were developed over many years are called ______.
standards
courtesies
customs
regulations
The upper left part of the U.S. flag is called the ______.
the union
standard
halyard
Star Holder
A song of gladness, praise, devotion, or patriotism is called ______.
drill cadence
anthem
standard
union
When you carry a weapon or the equipment pertaining to a weapon, you are considered to be ______.
part of the esprit de corps
participating in a ceremony
under arms
a bombardment
What is the definition of the word "courtesies"?
To have the ability within itself to move
Acts of politeness of gracious manners; the use of polite gestures or remarks
A group of persons, usually in the military, who regularly eat meals together; the place where such meals are served
Removing the case from the colors that are attached to a staff
When the flag is flown in the middle of a flagpole, it is said to be at ______.
half pole
half way
half staff
mid staff
Another word for a flagpole is ______.
staff
halyard
the pole
the standard
______ is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
Rise and shine
Reveille
Reporting
Retreat
______ is the common spirit or feeling of pride found in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.
Patriotism
Courtesies
Esprit de corps
Customs
What bugle call is the signal for the end of the official duty day?
Revielle
Retreat
Assembly
Taps
The U.S. flag is often called “The Stars and Stripes” or “Old Glory.” You might also hear it called ______.
the colors, standard, or ensign
the colors, halyard, or pennant
the colors, halyard, or staff
