Patriotism quiz

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1. 1 Medium

   Who called patriotism the last refuge of a scoundrel in 1775?

   Answer: Samuel Johnson

   Why: Boswell noted that Johnson's famous remark attacked hypocritical politicians who masked self-interest with patriotic slogans.

2. 2 Easy

   Which figure personifies the United States?

   Answer: Uncle Sam

   Why: Uncle Sam became iconic after appearing on recruitment posters pointing directly at the viewer.

3. 3 Medium

   Which French leader said patriotism is love, nationalism is hate?

   Answer: Charles de Gaulle

   Why: Charles de Gaulle led the Free French forces during World War II before establishing the constitution of the Fifth Republic.

4. 4 Easy

   What is the study of flags called?

   Answer: Vexillology

   Why: The term derives from vexillum, the cloth standard carried by Roman military units.

5. 5 Easy

   What term describes aggressive, warmongering patriotism?

   Answer: Jingoism

   Why: The word originated from a British pub song in 1878 whose chorus boasted: 'By Jingo, if we do, we've got the ships, we've got the men.'

6. 6 Easy

   Who regretted having only one life to lose for his country?

   Answer: Nathan Hale

   Why: Nathan Hale was an American intelligence officer captured on Long Island behind British lines during the Revolutionary War.