- 1. The American Flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes, is a symbol of freedom, unity, and democracy in the United States of America. It consists of thirteen horizontal stripes alternating between red and white, representing the original 13 colonies that declared independence from British rule. The blue canton in the top-left corner contains 50 white stars, each representing a state in the union. The flag serves as a powerful emblem of American identity, history, and values, and is a source of pride for its citizens. Displaying the American Flag is a common sight at government buildings, schools, and homes across the country, serving as a reminder of the principles and ideals on which the nation was founded.
What do the 13 stripes on the American Flag represent?
A) The 13 branches of government
B) The 13 founding fathers
C) The 13 original colonies
D) The 50 states
- 2. How many stars are on the current American Flag?
A) 13
B) 48
C) 51
D) 50
- 3. What do the stars on the American Flag represent?
A) The 13 original colonies
B) The Founding Fathers
C) The 50 states
D) The number of Presidents
- 4. Which U.S. President signed an executive order specifying the final design of the current flag with 50 stars in 1959?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Harry S. Truman
C) Dwight D. Eisenhower
D) John F. Kennedy
- 5. How many red stripes are on the American Flag?
A) 13
B) 8
C) 7
D) 6
- 6. What does the red color on the American Flag symbolize?
A) Timelessness
B) Purity and innocence
C) Hardiness and valor
D) Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
- 7. When is Flag Day celebrated in the United States?
A) September 17
B) July 4
C) May 1
D) June 14
- 8. How many horizontal stripes are on the American Flag?
A) 13
B) 50
C) 7
D) 3
- 9. What is the proper way to dispose of an old or worn-out American Flag?
A) Burning it in a dignified manner
B) Throwing it in the trash
C) Using it as a rag
D) Burying it in the ground
- 10. Which flag design had a circle of 13 stars representing the 13 colonies?
A) The Bennington Flag
B) The Betsy Ross Flag
C) The Grand Union Flag
D) The Gadsden Flag
- 11. What did Betsy Ross reportedly sew with 13 stars for George Washington?
A) A tablecloth
B) A dress
C) The first American Flag
D) A bedcover
- 12. In what year did Congress adopt the Stars and Stripes design for the American Flag?
A) 1783
B) 1777
C) 1791
D) 1812
- 13. How many points are on each star on the American Flag?
A) 4
B) 5
C) 7
D) 6
- 14. When was the current design of the American Flag officially adopted by Congress?
A) 1950
B) 1980
C) 1960
D) 1970
- 15. What does the blue color on the American Flag symbolize?
A) Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
B) Timelessness
C) Purity and innocence
D) Hardiness and valor
- 16. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to desecrate the American Flag as a form of political protest?
A) Fifth Amendment
B) First Amendment
C) Second Amendment
D) Fourth Amendment
- 17. Which federal law sets forth rules for display and care of the American Flag?
A) Patriotic Act
B) Freedom of the Flag Act
C) Star-Spangled Banner Act
D) United States Flag Code
- 18. What does the white color on the American Flag symbolize?
A) Hardiness and valor
B) Vigilance, perseverance, and justice
C) Purity and innocence
D) Timelessness
- 19. Which president issued a proclamation in 1916 establishing June 14 as Flag Day?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Calvin Coolidge
C) Theodore Roosevelt
D) Franklin D. Roosevelt
- 20. What is the nickname of the American flag?
A) Old Glory
B) Red, White, and Blue
C) The Starry Flag
D) Star-Spangled Banner
- 21. Which war was responsible for prompting the lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner, leading to the endurance of the American flag's symbolism?
A) World War II
B) Civil War
C) War of 1812
D) Korean War
- 22. What is the name of the federal holiday that honors those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, where the American flag is prominently displayed?
A) Veterans Day
B) Labor Day
C) Independence Day
D) Memorial Day
- 23. What is the name of the blue rectangle where the stars are placed on the American flag?
A) Honor Roll
B) Square
C) Canton
D) Triangle
- 24. Who designed the current 50-star American flag?
A) Robert G. Heft
B) Betsy Ross
C) Marie Elizabeth L. Thalinger
D) Francis Hopkinson
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