Grab a Hat Trivia Quiz

Answer: Fez

The fez is named after the city of Fez in Morocco. This headdress is most associated with the Ottoman Empire and then the Balkan region. It is still worn by Presidential Guards in Athens, Greece.

Answer: Deerstalker

The cap derived its name from its use during hunting, mainly while stalking deer. It then became famous for its association with perhaps the best known fictional sleuth of all time, Sherlock Holmes. While these caps may be of single coloured material, patterns like the houndstooth check and plaid are common too.

Answer: Zucchetto

The headgear is named after the Italian word for pumpkin as it resembles a half cut pumpkin. This small, closely fitted skull cap is worn by both Catholic and Anglican priests. In the Catholic tradition, the zucchetto is often made of silk. The cap is inspired by the yarmulke worn by the Jews.

Answer: Pillbox

A pillbox hat has no brim and is small and compact with straight sides and a flat crown. It got its name from the boxes used to store pills. This style of hat was much favoured by the American First Lady, Jackie Kennedy.

Answer: Panama

Though it is known as a Panama hat, the headgear actually originated in the neighbouring country of Ecuador. The Panama hat is a straw hat with a wide brim that is used to protect the wearer from the sun. The leaves of the Carludovica palmata plant are woven together to create this hat.

Answer: Beret

The beret originated in Europe and according to some historians dates back to the Bronze Age. It is a part of the military uniform of armies across the world. The UN Peacekeeping forces wear a light blue beret as part of their uniform.

Answer: Fedora

The fedora is usually made of a soft material like wool or felt. The crown is indented and the front is slightly pinched. It was named after a play called "Fedora" in which the lead actress Sarah Bernhardt wore such a hat.

Answer: Stetson

The stetson got its name from the John B. Stetson Company, the first to produce such hats. It was originally marketed as the "Boss of the Plains" and is now also known as the cowboy hat due to its strong association with the American West.

Answer: Top hat

The top hat is also known as the stove pipe hat and was a part of formal attire for men from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States of America, was depicted wearing a top hat in the country's colours of red, white and blue. Lincoln's was more traditional being black in colour.

Answer: Tam o' shanter

The Tam o' shanter is named after the hero of the same name in a poem by Robert Burns. It is made of wool and the cap is then stretched across a wooden disc to create the right shape. It is commonly worn by bagpipers and also part of the military uniform of some Scottish regiments.