Arrow
The arrowhead, or point, is attached to the front of the shaft. This topic is part of Archery within History. This page currently draws on 18 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Arrow trivia questions
What part of an arrow is the pointed end that strikes the target?
Answer: Arrowhead
Bonus fact: The arrowhead, or point, is attached to the front of the shaft.
What are the feathers or vanes near the back of an arrow called?
Answer: Fletching
Bonus fact: Fletching helps stabilize an arrow during flight.
In archery, what is the flexible weapon used to launch an arrow?
Answer: Bow
Bonus fact: A bow stores elastic energy when drawn and transfers it to an arrow when released.
What medieval term is often used for a short arrow or bolt fired from a crossbow?
Answer: Quarrel
Bonus fact: Quarrel is a historical term for a crossbow bolt, especially one with a square-section head.
An arrowhead is attached to which end of an arrow?
Answer: Front
Bonus fact: Arrowheads form the penetrating point.
What term describes a deliberately shaped stone point used on arrows or spears?
Answer: Projectile point
Bonus fact: Archaeologists use projectile point for many chipped-stone weapon tips.
What does the three-arrow recycling symbol represent?
Answer: Material recovery cycle
Bonus fact: The Mobius loop symbolizes recycling.
What do arrows in a food chain usually indicate?
Answer: Direction of energy transfer
Bonus fact: The arrow points from food to consumer.
What do arrows in a food web usually show?
Answer: Direction of energy transfer
Bonus fact: Energy moves from food to consumer.
What is the rear notch of an arrow that fits onto the bowstring called?
Answer: Nock
Bonus fact: The nock positions the arrow on the string.
The possession arrow is used to decide what?
Answer: Alternating possession situations
Bonus fact: Many leagues use it instead of repeated jump balls.
When does the possession arrow commonly matter?
Answer: Held-ball situation
Bonus fact: The arrow determines which team receives the ball.