The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- France
- Belgium
- Germany
- Italy
Explanation: The blue-white-red tricolor was adopted in 1794 during the French Revolution. The colors are inspired by those of Paris (blue and red) and royal white.
Question 2 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Austria
- Luxembourg
- Belgium
- Germany
Explanation: The German black-red-gold comes from the uniform colors of the volunteers who fought against Napoleon in 1813. These colors symbolize unity and freedom.
Question 3 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Andorra
- Spain
- Monaco
- Catalonia
Explanation: The Spanish red and yellow ("Rojigualda") dates from Charles III in 1785. The coat of arms features the blazons of the ancient kingdoms of Spain.
Question 4 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Italy
- Hungary
- Mexico
- Ireland
Explanation: The Italian green-white-red tricolor is inspired by the French flag and was adopted in 1797. Green symbolizes hope, white faith, and red charity.
Question 5 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Iceland
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
Explanation: The Union Jack combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland) and St Patrick (Ireland). It took its current form in 1801.
Question 6 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Portugal
- Cameroon
Explanation: The Portuguese green and red was adopted after the republican revolution of 1910. The armillary sphere in the center symbolizes the great Portuguese maritime discoveries.
Question 7 : What are the colors of the Swedish flag?
Possible answers:
- Red and yellow
- Blue and yellow
- Blue and white
- Yellow and green
Explanation: The yellow Scandinavian cross on a blue background dates from the 16th century, inspired by the country's coat of arms. Sweden has one of the oldest flags in the world.
Question 8 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Israel
- Greece
- Argentina
- Uruguay
Explanation: The 9 blue and white stripes of the Greek flag represent the 9 syllables of the national motto "Eleftheria i Thanatos" (Freedom or Death). The cross symbolizes the Orthodox faith.
Question 9 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Tonga
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Denmark
Explanation: The Swiss white cross on a red background is one of only two square flags in the world (along with the Vatican). It traces its origins to the Holy Roman Empire.
Question 10 : Which Scandinavian country has a blue cross bordered in white on a red background?
Possible answers:
- Norway
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
Explanation: Adopted in 1821, the Norwegian flag combines the Scandinavian cross with the colors of France (blue, white, red), symbols of freedom. The design was proposed by Fredrik Meltzer.
Question 11 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Russia
- Luxembourg
- France
- Netherlands
Explanation: The Dutch flag is the oldest tricolor in the world, dating from 1572. Originally orange-white-blue (colors of William of Orange), the orange stripe was replaced by red in the 17th century.
Question 12 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Monaco
- Poland
- Indonesia
- Singapore
Explanation: The Polish white and red have been the national colors since the 13th century. White is on top, unlike the Indonesian flag (red on top) which is otherwise nearly identical.
Question 13 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Romania
- Germany
- Belgium
- Chad
Explanation: The Belgian black-yellow-red vertical stripes are inspired by the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant and were adopted in 1831 upon Belgium's independence.
Question 14 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Ireland
- Italy
- Bulgaria
- Hungary
Explanation: The Irish flag is a green, white and orange tricolour. It should not be confused with the Italian flag (green, white, red) or the Bulgarian flag (white, green, red).
Question 15 : Which country is represented by this flag?
Possible answers:
- Austria
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Peru
Explanation: The Austrian red-white-red is one of the oldest flags in the world, dating from the 13th century. According to legend, Duke Leopold V had his tunic stained with blood after the Battle of Acre, except under the belt.



