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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.

Author
tjoebigham

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
33,943

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2988

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the term for the half of the flag furthest from the pole? Hint

Straight

Stretch

Fly

Outage

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Question 2 of 10

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

Hoist

Upright

Stand

Erection

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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)

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Question 4 of 10

4. And what is a triangular flag with an inverted V at the end? Hint

Narrowed Swallowtail

Burgee

Two-pronged triangle

Toothed Pennant

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a long triangular flag? Hint

a pennant

a long flag

a banner

a decal

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Question 6 of 10

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

Background

Field

Main Area

Center

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Question 7 of 10

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

Answer: ((think Switzerland))

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Question 8 of 10

8. Three from heraldry: first. What is a fringe of a different color around a design called? Hint

Fimbriation

Hem

Border

Rim

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Question 9 of 10

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

Gyronny

Pie pieces

Wedges

Triangles

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Question 10 of 10

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

Color clash

Anti-Color

Bicolor

Counterchange

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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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