Les 15 questions du quiz
Question 1 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- North Korea
- Bangladesh
- Japan
- Kyrgyzstan
Explication : The "Hinomaru" (circle of the sun) represents Japan as the "land of the rising sun." Officially adopted in 1999, it has been used for centuries by Japanese emperors.
Question 2 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Vietnam
- Myanmar
- Turkey
- China
Explication : The 5 yellow stars on a red background: the large one represents the Chinese Communist Party, the 4 small ones the united social classes (workers, peasants, petty bourgeoisie, national bourgeoisie). Adopted in 1949.
Question 3 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- North Korea
- Laos
- South Korea
- Cambodia
Explication : The yin-yang (Taeguk) in the center symbolizes cosmic balance. The 4 trigrams in the corners represent heaven, earth, water and fire, from Eastern philosophy.
Question 4 : How many stars are on the flag of China?
Réponses possibles :
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 6
Explication : 5 yellow stars: one large for the Chinese Communist Party and 4 small for the classes of the people (workers, peasants, petty bourgeoisie, national bourgeoisie). The red background symbolizes the revolution.
Question 5 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Myanmar
- Iran
- India
- Sri Lanka
Explication : The saffron, white and green with the Ashoka Chakra (24 spokes) in the center symbolizing progress and cosmic law. Adopted on July 22, 1947, just before India's independence.
Question 6 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Pakistan
- Azerbaijan
- Malaysia
- Turkey
Explication : The crescent and star on a red background are inherited from the Ottoman Empire. The current Turkish flag dates from 1844. The red symbolizes the blood of the nation's martyrs.
Question 7 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
- Turkmenistan
- Bangladesh
Explication : The shahada (Islamic declaration of faith) in white calligraphy on a green background, with a sword below. It is the only national flag featuring a religious inscription. It can never be flown at half-mast.
Question 8 : What central symbol appears on the Indian flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Star
- Sun
- Lotus
- Ashoka Chakra
Explication : The Ashoka Chakra (Dharma Chakra) with 24 spokes represents perpetual motion and cosmic law. It is placed in the center of the white band, between saffron (courage) and green (fertility).
Question 9 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- North Korea
- Vietnam
- Mongolia
- China
Explication : The yellow 5-pointed star on a red background was adopted in 1955. The points represent the five components of the people: workers, peasants, soldiers, intellectuals and youth.
Question 10 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Laos
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Cambodia
Explication : The 5 red-white-blue-white-red Thai bands date from 1917. The central blue stripe, added that year, symbolizes the monarchy. Previously, the flag featured a white elephant on a red background.
Question 11 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Uzbekistan
- Israel
- Cambodia
- India
Explication : The Star of David (Magen David) between two blue stripes reminiscent of the Jewish prayer shawl (tallit). The flag was adopted in 1948 when the State of Israel was created.
Question 12 : This red and white bicolor flag belongs to?
Réponses possibles :
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Singapore
- Bahrain
Explication : The Indonesian "Sang-Saka Merah-Putih" (red and white) dates from the 14th century, inherited from the Majapahit Empire. It is nearly identical to Monaco's, only the proportions differ (2:3 vs 4:5).
Question 13 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Azerbaijan
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Malaysia
Explication : The green represents the Muslim majority and the white the religious minorities. The crescent symbolizes progress and the star the light of knowledge. The white stripe represents the protection of minorities.
Question 14 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Réponses possibles :
- Philippines
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
- East Timor
Explication : A unique fact: this flag is flipped during wartime (red moves to the top). The sun with 8 rays represents the 8 provinces that revolted against Spain in 1896.
Question 15 : On the flag of Saudi Arabia, what color is the text?
Réponses possibles :
- Gold
- Red
- White
- Black
Explication : The shahada is written in white Arabic calligraphy on the green background. The sword below is also white. This religious inscription makes the flag sacred and it can never be flown at half-mast.

