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Study Guide: The National Flag of Uruguay: History, Symbolism, and Observance

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The National Flag of Uruguay: History, Symbolism, and Observance Study Guide

National Flag: Design and Symbolism

The Uruguayan national flag features nine horizontal stripes alternating between white and blue.

Answer: True

Explanation: The current Uruguayan national flag is characterized by nine horizontal stripes, alternating between white and blue, representing the country's original departments.

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The nine horizontal stripes on the Uruguayan flag symbolize the nine original departments of Uruguay.

Answer: True

Explanation: The nine horizontal stripes on the Uruguayan national flag are symbolic of the country's nine original departments.

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The golden Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag commemorates the founding of Montevideo.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag commemorates the May Revolution of 1810.

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The Sun of May is a representation of the Incan sun god, Inti.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Sun of May is a figurative representation of Inti, the sun god and mythological founder of the Incan Empire.

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The Sun of May appears only on the flag of Uruguay.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Sun of May also appears on the flag of Argentina and the coat of arms of Bolivia.

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The Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag has 16 rays.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag possesses 16 rays.

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The rays of the Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag are all depicted in a triangular form.

Answer: False

Explanation: The rays of the Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag are depicted in an alternating pattern of triangular and wavy forms.

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The specific color hues for the Uruguayan flag are legally defined with precise values.

Answer: False

Explanation: The source indicates that the specific color hues of the Uruguayan flag are not officially defined by law.

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How many horizontal stripes does the current Uruguayan national flag feature?

Answer: 9

Explanation: The current Uruguayan national flag features nine horizontal stripes, alternating between white and blue, which were established by a law on July 11, 1830, reducing the original nineteen stripes.

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What do the nine horizontal stripes on the Uruguayan flag symbolize?

Answer: The nine original departments of Uruguay

Explanation: The nine horizontal stripes on the Uruguayan flag symbolize the country's nine original departments.

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The Sun of May featured on the Uruguayan flag commemorates which historical event?

Answer: The May Revolution of 1810

Explanation: The Sun of May featured on the Uruguayan flag commemorates the May Revolution of 1810.

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In addition to Uruguay, which other nation's flag also features the Sun of May?

Answer: Bolivia

Explanation: The Sun of May is also featured on the flag of Argentina and the coat of arms of Bolivia.

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How many rays does the Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag possess?

Answer: 16

Explanation: The Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag possesses 16 rays.

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How are the rays of the Sun of May depicted on the Uruguayan flag?

Answer: Alternating triangular and wavy

Explanation: The rays of the Sun of May on the Uruguayan flag are depicted in an alternating pattern of triangular and wavy forms.

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What does the source say about the legal definition of the Uruguayan flag's color hues?

Answer: They are not officially defined by law.

Explanation: The source indicates that the specific color hues of the Uruguayan flag are not officially defined by law.

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Historical Development and Influences

Joaquín Suárez is credited with the design of the Uruguayan flag.

Answer: True

Explanation: Joaquín Suárez is recognized as the designer of the Uruguayan flag.

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The number of stripes on the Uruguayan flag was influenced by the flag of Argentina.

Answer: False

Explanation: The number of stripes on the Uruguayan flag was inspired by the flag of the United States, not Argentina.

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The flag used during Spanish rule in the region was the flag of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

Answer: True

Explanation: During the period of Spanish rule, the flag utilized in the region now comprising Uruguay was that of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

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The flag of the Provincia Oriental was used from 1825 to 1828.

Answer: True

Explanation: From 1825 to 1828, the flag representing the Provincia Oriental, during its association with the United Provinces, was the Flag of the Provincia Oriental.

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During the Great Siege of Montevideo, only one government existed, using the flag of the Defense.

Answer: False

Explanation: During the Great Siege of Montevideo, two parallel governments existed: the Government of the Cerrito and the Government of the Defense, each with its own flag.

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Who is recognized as the designer of the Uruguayan flag?

Answer: Joaquín Suárez

Explanation: Joaquín Suárez is recognized as the designer of the Uruguayan flag.

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The design inspiration for the number of stripes on the Uruguayan flag came from which country's flag?

Answer: United States

Explanation: The number of stripes on the Uruguayan flag was inspired by the flag of the United States.

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Which flag was used in the region now known as Uruguay during the period of Spanish rule?

Answer: The flag of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata

Explanation: During the period of Spanish rule, the flag utilized in the region now comprising Uruguay was that of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

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What flag represented the Provincia Oriental from 1825 to 1828?

Answer: The Flag of the Provincia Oriental

Explanation: From 1825 to 1828, the flag representing the Provincia Oriental, during its association with the United Provinces, was the Flag of the Provincia Oriental.

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During the Great Siege of Montevideo, which government used a specific flag distinct from the Government of the Defense?

Answer: The Government of the Cerrito

Explanation: During the Great Siege of Montevideo, the Government of the Cerrito utilized a flag distinct from that of the Government of the Defense.

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Official Flags and Departmental Emblems

Uruguay officially recognizes four distinct flags.

Answer: False

Explanation: Uruguay officially recognizes three distinct flags: the National Pavilion, the Artigas flag, and the flag of the Treinta y Tres.

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The flag of the Artigas Department is one of the three official flags of Uruguay.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Artigas flag is recognized as one of the three official flags of Uruguay, alongside the National Pavilion and the flag of the Treinta y Tres.

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The flag of the Treinta y Tres is one of the three official flags of Uruguay.

Answer: True

Explanation: The flag of the Treinta y Tres is officially recognized as one of Uruguay's three national flags.

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The flag of the Maldonado Department is depicted in the section on departmental flags.

Answer: True

Explanation: The flag of the Maldonado Department is illustrated within the section on departmental flags.

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The source material includes information about the flag of the San José Department.

Answer: True

Explanation: The flag of the San José Department is presented in the gallery of flags of Uruguay's subdivisions.

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The flag of the Rivera Department is featured in the section displaying flags of Uruguay's departments.

Answer: True

Explanation: The flag of the Rivera Department is featured in the section displaying flags of Uruguay's departments.

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The flag of the Salto Department is shown in the gallery of departmental flags.

Answer: True

Explanation: The flag of the Salto Department is shown in the gallery of departmental flags.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three official flags of Uruguay?

Answer: The flag of the Provincias Unidas del Río de la Plata

Explanation: The three official flags of Uruguay are the National Pavilion, the Artigas flag, and the flag of the Treinta y Tres. The flag of the Provincias Unidas del Río de la Plata is not among the officially recognized national flags.

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Where is one of the large Uruguayan flags mentioned as being located in a gallery image?

Answer: The Estadio Centenario, Montevideo

Explanation: One of the large Uruguayan flags depicted in a gallery image is located in the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

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The source material includes illustrations or mentions of flags for which Uruguayan departments?

Answer: Artigas, Canelones, Maldonado, and San José

Explanation: The source material includes illustrations or mentions of flags for several Uruguayan departments, including Artigas, Canelones, Maldonado, and San José, among others.

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General Specifications and Identification

The official designation for the national flag of Uruguay is the 'National Pavilion'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The source identifies the official designation of Uruguay's national flag as the 'National Pavilion' (*Pabellón Nacional*).

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The Uruguayan flag has a proportion of 3:2.

Answer: False

Explanation: The standard proportion of the Uruguayan flag is 2:3.

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What is the official designation for the national flag of Uruguay?

Answer: The National Pavilion

Explanation: The official designation for the national flag of Uruguay is the 'National Pavilion' (*Pabellón Nacional*).

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What is the standard proportion of the Uruguayan flag?

Answer: 2:3

Explanation: The standard proportion of the Uruguayan flag is 2:3.

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Which national symbol of Uruguay is mentioned in the 'See also' section of the source?

Answer: The National Coat of Arms

Explanation: The National Coat of Arms of Uruguay is mentioned in the 'See also' section of the source material.

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