Trivia: Patriotic Pursuits

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Q: What is Vexillology

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Q: When were flags and banners first used as symbols for sovereign nations and other organizations in recorded history?

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Q: Flags are first mentioned in the bible when God told what leader to have "Every man of the children of Israel (to) pitch by his own standard, with ensign of their father’s house" (Numbers 2:3)

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Q: What was the first believed Nation and what flag did they fly to explore US soil?

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Q: On the dawn of the 16th century flags were first used as symbols of nations and countries. Where was this first done?

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Q: Because of the immense number of royal families and their colors, it became very confusing. It became apparent that something had to be done. What did they do that we still do today to stop this confusion?

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Q: We all know that Columbus was credited for the discovery of America in 1492. Under whose flag did he make the discovery?

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Q: What flag did John and Sebastian Cabot flew in 1497 on their voyages to Newfoundland and North America?

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Q: What flag joined the Cross of St. George in 1603 for the Union Flag or the "Union Jack" of Great Britain, which flew over British colonies in North America for more than a century and a half?

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ANSWERS

A: The study of flags and ensigns. A Vexilum (plural: vexilla) is a military standard or flag used by ancient Roman troops.

A: Egyptians first stared using flags in 4000BC. There ships sailed under flags indicating their homeport.

A: Moses

A: The Scandinavia under the Viking Banner the Raven is presumed to have explored the US over 1000 years before Columbus.

A: Around 1500 European merchant ships had stated to roam father from their own coastlines to help establish trade with other nations. They used these flags on their mast to ensue that they were not mistaken for ships that would carry invading troops. The would fly the colors of the particular King or royal family they served.

A: They made and began to fly on their ships flags that identified their country of origin.

A: His ship was flying the flag of Ferdinand and Isabella’s joint sovereigns of the newly united Kingdom of Spain (Royal Standard of Spain) Columbus also had his own personal flag design that he also flew called the (Columbus’ Personal Flag).

A: The St. George cross, which was used as the national flag of England for centuries.

A: The St. Andrews Cross. Saint Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and a martyr of the early Christian faith. Legend has it the he was crucified in Achaia on a cross-shaped like an X. He is the patron saint of Spain.