How well do you really know the National Flag of Canada — For ages 13 and up

1. True or False: The number of points on the maple leaf depicted on the Canadian flag represents the number of provinces and territories in Canada.

• A. True
• B. False

2. How wide is each of the 2 vertical bands of red on either end of the flag, relative to total width of the flag?

• A. 1/4 the width of the flag
• B. 1/3 the width of the flag
• C. 1/2 the width of the flag
• D. The same width as the flag

3. The Canadian Red Ensign was used as an official flag prior to 1965. Which of these elements will you find on that flag?

• A. British Red Ensign
• B. The Royal Union Flag in the canton
• C. Shield of the Coat of Arms of Canada
• D. All these answers

4. Who proposed the design that would eventually become the current Canadian flag?

• A. Dr. George Stanley
• B. Queen Elizabeth II
• C. A special committee appointed by the Canadian Parliament
• D. Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson

5. True or False: Canada was the first country of the Commonwealth to create flags for members of the Royal Family.

• A. True
• B. False

6. True or False: There is an official pledge or oath of allegiance to the Canadian flag.

• A. True
• B. False

7. True or False: When the National Flag of Canada is displayed with the flags of the 10 provinces and 3 territories, the flags of the provinces and territories follow in alphabetical order.

• A. True
• B. False

8. True or False: The Canadian flag should be folded into a triangle.

• A. True
• B. False

9. True or False: The National Flag of Canada must pass rigorous quality tests to deliver a high-quality flag that meets the federal government specifications.

• A. True
• B. False

10. True or False: There are strict laws governing the use of the National Flag of Canada.

• A. True
• B. False

11. Bonus question – True or False: The study of flags is known as “vexillology.”

• A. True
• B. False