The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Mongolia
- Tibet
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
Explanation: The Druk (thunder dragon) holds jewels in its claws. Orange symbolizes the Buddhist tradition, yellow the monarchy.
Question 2 : Which is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular?
Possible answers:
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Nepal
- Mongolia
Explanation: Two stacked triangular pennants, symbols of the sun and moon. This unique shape dates back to the 19th century.
Question 3 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Burma
- Brunei
Explanation: Yellow represents the sultan, the black and white stripes the two viziers. The coat of arms includes a royal parasol and a crescent.
Question 4 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Myanmar
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Laos
Explanation: The white circle symbolizes the moon over the Mekong and the unity of the people. Adopted in 1975 with the advent of the Republic.
Question 5 : Which country has a famous temple on its flag?
Possible answers:
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
- Laos
Explanation: Angkor Wat features at the center, the only example of a building on a national flag. Blue represents royalty.
Question 6 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Myanmar
- Tajikistan
- Iran
- India
Explanation: The current flag (2010) replaced the old one with a white star on a red background. Yellow = solidarity, green = peace, red = courage.
Question 7 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Kazakhstan
- Mongolia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
Explanation: The Soyombo symbol (sun, moon, flame, earth) is an ancient Mongolian symbol of freedom. Blue represents the eternal sky.
Question 8 : Which mythical animal appears on the flag of Bhutan?
Possible answers:
- Lion
- Dragon
- Tiger
- Phoenix
Explanation: The Druk is a thunder dragon from Tibetan Buddhist mythology. Bhutan calls itself "Druk Yul" (Land of the Thunder Dragon).
Question 9 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Kyrgyzstan
- Vietnam
- Bangladesh
- Japan
Explanation: The sun with 40 rays represents the 40 Kyrgyz tribes unified by the hero Manas. The central symbol is a tunduk (yurt roof).
Question 10 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Bangladesh
- Uzbekistan
- Pakistan
- Maldives
Explanation: Red background bordered in green with a white crescent. Red symbolizes the blood of heroes, green Islam and palm trees.
Question 11 : Which animal appears on the flag of Sri Lanka?
Possible answers:
- Elephant
- Peacock
- Tiger
- Lion
Explanation: The golden lion holding a sword represents bravery. The green and orange stripes symbolize the Muslim and Tamil minorities.
Question 12 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- India
- Iran
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
Explanation: Horizontal red-white-green with a crown topped by 7 stars symbolizing the 7 historic regions and the number 7, sacred in Tajik culture.
Question 13 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Myanmar
- North Korea
- East Timor
- The Philippines
Explanation: The youngest country in Asia (independence 2002). The red triangle symbolizes the struggle, black the centuries of obscurantism, yellow the traces of colonialism.
Question 14 : Which Asian country has the most complex flag, with traditional carpets on a vertical stripe?
Possible answers:
- Turkmenistan
- Cambodia
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
Explanation: Turkmenistan has 5 guls (carpet patterns) representing the 5 main tribes, plus olive branches added in 1997.
Question 15 : Which Central Asian country has a flag with blue, white and green stripes featuring a crescent and 12 stars?
Possible answers:
- Tajikistan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
Explanation: Uzbekistan's flag, adopted in 1991, has three stripes (blue, white, green) separated by thin red lines. The crescent and 12 stars recall the Muslim heritage and the 12 months of the calendar.
