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Quiz about Ten Flag Terms
Quiz about Ten Flag Terms

Ten Flag Terms Trivia Quiz


Vexillology is the study of flags. Here are ten terms from it.

A multiple-choice quiz by tjoebigham. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
tjoebigham
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
33,943
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2971
Last 3 plays: slay01 (6/10), ramses22 (5/10), Stoaty (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the term for the half of the flag furthest from the pole? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the term for the half of the flag nearest the pole? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What generic name is given to a rectangular flag with an inverted V at the end?

Answer: ((think of a bird) s....tail)
Question 4 of 10
4. And what is a triangular flag with an inverted V at the end? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is a long triangular flag? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the background of a flag where stripes, stars, etc. are put? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. A flag's field is usually separated into four quarters. What is the first quarter called?

Answer: ((think Switzerland))
Question 8 of 10
8. Three from heraldry: first. What is a fringe of a different color around a design called? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name for the narrow triangles used to decorate a flag? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the word for two different colors juxtaposed? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the term for the half of the flag furthest from the pole?

Answer: Fly

Because it usually flies out in the wind.
2. What is the term for the half of the flag nearest the pole?

Answer: Hoist

Besides being what you do to a flag...
3. What generic name is given to a rectangular flag with an inverted V at the end?

Answer: Swallowtail

Named for the swallow's tail, natch!
4. And what is a triangular flag with an inverted V at the end?

Answer: Burgee

Trivia note: The state of Ohio is the only one with a burgee for its state flag.
5. What is a long triangular flag?

Answer: a pennant

Pennants are ubiquitous as baseball tournaments.
6. What is the background of a flag where stripes, stars, etc. are put?

Answer: Field

Not just a glen or glade...
7. A flag's field is usually separated into four quarters. What is the first quarter called?

Answer: Canton

In Switzerland, a canton is the equivalent of our county. You should know a flag's canton because that's where the 50 stars are on our national flag!
8. Three from heraldry: first. What is a fringe of a different color around a design called?

Answer: Fimbriation

This and the last two have been borrowed from heraldry for flags.
9. What is the name for the narrow triangles used to decorate a flag?

Answer: Gyronny

A gyron was originally a trianglular piece of cloth used by tailors.
10. What is the word for two different colors juxtaposed?

Answer: Counterchange

Counterchanged colors grace many a coat of arms and flag.
Source: Author tjoebigham

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