General Knowledge Flashcards
What is the state nickname?
The Grand Canyon State
What is the Capitol of Arizona?
Phoenix
What is the state bird?
Cactus Wren
What is the state flower?
Saguaro Cactus Blossom
Who wrote the national anthem?
Francis Scott Key
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
When was the national anthem written?
During the bombardment of Fort McHenry(war of 1812)
What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the nomenclature of your weapon?
US rifle caliber .30 M1903A3, Is a lightweight, manually opened, bolt action, magazine fed, breech loading, shoulder weapon
What is the weight of your weapon?
8.69 pounds
What is the length of your weapon?
43 inches
What is the barrel length of your weapon?
24 inches
What is the first step in handling any weapons?
Clearing it
What is carried in the hallow compartment in the rifle stock?
Cleaning equipped
Why do you inspect arms before handing the inspector the weapon?
To ensure you are not handing the inspector a loaded weapon.
What do the parts of the us stand for?
Blue field (rectangle) with white stars represents Union, the white stars represent the states, the red and white stripes represent the original 13 colonies.
What do the colors an the U.S. Flag represent for?
Red- hardiness, valor; white- hope, purity, innocence; blue- color of reverence to God, loyalty, vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
How many stars show on a perfectly folded flag?
Four.
What do the 13 rays or red and gold on the top half of the Arizona flag represent?
Both the 13 original colonies of the Union, and the Rays of the western sun setting.
Why is there a copper star in the center of the Arizona flag?
Arizona was the largest producer of copper in the nation.
How many stars are on the Arizona flag
One star
When did Arizona become a state?
14 February 1912
