In the United States, the Fourth of July holiday is upon us. This holiday is special in many ways. On a surface level, it marks a day without work; a time reserved for family and friends to come together and partake in traditions like parades, barbeques and fireworks displays.

Beyond the celebration lies the true reason why people gather. The Fourth of July is a time to remember the sacrifices that were made to ensure America’s independence and honor the men and women who keep the country free. To symbolize this reality, the vast majority of Americans fly the American flag for all to see. But what exactly does the American flag mean?

The Fourth of July is a holiday most people understand, but when it comes to the American flag, a larger number of people misinterpret its meaning.

How much do you know about the American flag? Test your knowledge with these trivia questions.

1. How many colors are on the American flag?

a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. trick question

2. How many stripes are on the American flag?

a. 13 b. 26 d. 50 d. trick question

3. The colors of the American flag were originally taken from England’s flag, the Union Jack.

a. True b. False c. trick question

4. In what year was a committee formed to develop the country’s Great Seal?

a. 1782 b. 1777 c. 1776 d. trick question

5. In what year was the Great Seal adopted?

a. 1782 b. 1777 c. 1776 d. trick question

6. What national figurehead claimed the color red in the American flag signified courage?

a. Charles Thomson b. Ronald Reagan c. Mike Buss d. trick question

7. The flag can be flown in any kind of weather.

a. True b. False c. trick question

8. Wearing a t-shirt with the American flag printed on it is okay.

a. True b. False c. trick question

Answer Key:

1. c | 2. a | 3. a | 4. c | 5. a | 6. b |7. a (if the flag is designed for stormy weather) | 8. b (“The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.”)

How did you fair in Segmation’s American flag trivia?

Learn more about America’s flag, the Fourth of July, and good ol’ fashion patriotism.

Also, take time to enjoy fun activities like Segmation’s digital paint-by-number Fourth of July pattern set: http://www.segmation.com/products_online_choosepattern.asp?order=alph&cat=fju.

And here are some additional red, white and blue craft ideas: https://segmation.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/color-the-fourth-of-july-with-red-white-and-blue-crafts/.