Q 01/05

How many stripes has the U.S. flag had since the Flag Act of 1818?

A) Thirteen

B) Fifteen

C) Fifty

D) Twelve

Answer · why

A) Thirteen

The stripes stand for the thirteen colonies, while the stars (50 since 1960) stand for the states.

Q 02/05

On what date does the United States observe Flag Day?

A) July 4

B) June 14

C) September 17

D) May 1

Answer · why

B) June 14

It marks the day in 1777 when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes; the U.S. Army also celebrates its birthday on June 14.

Q 03/05

Which state's admission prompted the 50-star flag design adopted in 1960?

A) Alaska

B) Arizona

C) Hawaii

D) New Mexico

Answer · why

C) Hawaii

Alaska's admission in January 1959 produced a short-lived 49-star flag first; the 50-star flag followed in 1960.

Q 04/05

How many stars has the U.S. flag carried since July 4, 1960?

A) Forty-eight

B) Fifty-two

C) Thirteen

D) Fifty

Answer · why

D) Fifty

The stars are arranged in nine offset rows, alternating rows of six and five.

Q 05/05

How many times has the flag's design been officially modified since 1777?

A) 26

B) 13

C) 9

D) 20

Answer · why

A) 26

That makes the current 50-star flag the 27th design and, since 2007, the longest-used of them all.