The Union Flag Flashcards
How many crosses make up the Union flag?
3
What flags were used to create the first Union Flag in 1606?
Flags of
Scotland
and England
Why is the Welsh flag not reflected in the Union flag?
Because the principaliy of Wales
was already united with England
in 1606
when the 1st Union Flag was created
Describe St Patrick’s cross of Ireland
Who is the patron saint of Ireland?
St Patrick
What year did Ireland become unified with England, Scotland and Wales?
19th Century
1801
Ireland becomes unified with England, Scotland and Wales
after the Act of Union of 1800
Who is the patron saint of Scotland?
St Andrew
Describe St Anderw’s cross of Scotland
What year did Ireland become unified with England, Scotland and Wales?
19th Century
1801
Ireland becomes unified with England, Scotland and Wales
after the Act of Union of 1800
When was the first Union Flag created?
17th Century
1606
The first Union Flag is created
Describe the official Welsh flag
Describe St George’s cross of England
Who is the patron saint of England?
St George
What crosses make up the Union Flag?
The crosses of:
St George - England
St Andrew - Scotland
St Patrick - Ireland
