national anthem
Congress designated it the national anthem in 1931. This topic is part of National Symbols within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 9 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
national anthem trivia questions
A national anthem is what kind of national symbol?
Answer: Patriotic song
Bonus fact: Anthems are performed at ceremonies and events.
What is the national anthem of the United States?
Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner
Bonus fact: Congress designated it the national anthem in 1931.
Who wrote the words that became The Star-Spangled Banner?
Answer: Francis Scott Key
Bonus fact: Key wrote the poem after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
A national anthem represents what?
Answer: Country
Bonus fact: National anthems symbolize national identity.
Who wrote the words that became the U.S. national anthem?
Answer: Francis Scott Key
Bonus fact: Key wrote the poem after witnessing the bombardment of Fort McHenry.
Which U.S. national anthem was inspired by a battle near Baltimore?
Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner
Bonus fact: Francis Scott Key wrote the words after seeing Fort McHenry's flag.
A national anthem performance is commonly heard before what?
Answer: Major public or sporting events
Bonus fact: Anthems are used at ceremonies and international competitions.
At the Olympic Games, when is an athlete's national anthem typically played?
Answer: During the medal ceremony for a gold medal
Bonus fact: The winner's flag is raised while the anthem is played.
Who composed Deutschlandlied?
Answer: Joseph Haydn
Bonus fact: German patriotic song, part of which makes up the German national anthem.