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HISTORY of FLAGS

HISTORY of FLAGS. Vexillology. The study of flags People have used flags for over 4,000 years The word comes from a Latin word meaning “guide” First type of flag was called a vexilloid Made of metal or wooden poles with carvings. Now that’s “a grand old flag!” – Iran, 3,000 BC.

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HISTORY of FLAGS

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  1. HISTORY of FLAGS

  2. Vexillology • The study of flags • People have used flags for over 4,000 years • The word comes from a Latin word meaning “guide” • First type of flag was called a vexilloid • Made of metal or wooden poles with carvings

  3. Now that’s “a grand old flag!”– Iran, 3,000 BC

  4. Why a Flag? • It sends a message • Helps to identify “who’s who” • Every country has a flag • States • Teams • Organizations, etc. • Flags change (ex: governmental changes) • Fun fact: The 5 circles of the Olympic flag represents the people of 5 continents coming together to compete

  5. Sochi!

  6. South Carolina Fort Moultrie (Liberty Flag) Ranked 10th best state flag by the North American Vexillological Association

  7. Flag language: Signals Martime

  8. Well Known Flags: Red Flag - Danger White Flag -Surrender

  9. “Yo, ho, yo, ho …A pirate’s life for me”

  10. Racing Vatican

  11. sources Googleimages.comWikipedia.comhttp://chinese-school.netfirms.com/other-article-flags.htmldisney

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