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The Ohio Flag Trivia Quiz

Of all the state flags in the U.S. the Ohio flag is unique, here are a few questions about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by fertigline. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
fertigline

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
99,117

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1373

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. When was the Ohio flag adopted? Hint

April 12, 1861

July 4, 1776

May 9, 1902

March 1, 1803

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Question 2 of 5

2. What shape is the Ohio state flag? Hint

Pennant

Square

Rectangle

Circle

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who designed the Ohio flag ? Hint

John Eisenmann

Edward Tiffin

William H. Taft

Salmon P. Chase

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Question 4 of 5

4. What are the colors on the Ohio flag ? Hint

green, red, white

red, white, blue

yellow, blue, green

white, orange, blue

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Question 5 of 5

5. How many stars are on the Ohio flag?

Answer: (One Word or One Number ( think about statehood)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the Ohio flag adopted?

Answer: May 9, 1902

July 4, 1776 is of course Independence day, March 1, 1803 is the date of the admission of Ohio to the Union, and April 12, 1861 was when the Confederates fired on Fort Sumter.

2. What shape is the Ohio state flag?

Answer: Pennant

The Ohio flag has five stripes: two white and three red. These represent the roads and waterways of the state.

3. Who designed the Ohio flag ?

Answer: John Eisenmann

Ohio native William H. Taft was 27th President of the U.S., Edward Tiffin was Ohio's first governor, and Salmon P. Chase was a former Ohio governor and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury during the Civil War.

4. What are the colors on the Ohio flag ?

Answer: red, white, blue

The blue field represents Ohio's hills and valleys. The white circle with red in the center, forms the "O" in Ohio and symbolizes the "Buckeye", Ohio's nickname.

5. How many stars are on the Ohio flag?

Answer: 17

Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union.
A little known fact is that although Ohio had fulfilled all the requirements for statehood in 1803 Congress didn't approve it at the time, so on August 7th, 1953 Ohio reapplied for statehood and was approved by congress who made it retroactive to 1803.

Source: Author fertigline

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