The 20 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which country has a flag with a lion holding a sword on a maroon and green background?
Possible answers:
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
Explanation: The flag of Sri Lanka features a golden lion holding a sword on a maroon background, flanked by green and orange stripes representing the Muslim and Tamil minorities.
Question 2 : Which European country has a red, white and blue flag with a checkered coat of arms?
Possible answers:
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
Explanation: The Croatian flag features three horizontal stripes of red, white and blue with the national coat of arms in the center, a red and white checkerboard pattern dating back to the Middle Ages.
Question 3 : Which country has a flag made of two horizontal stripes, blue and yellow?
Possible answers:
- Ukraine
- Sweden
- Romania
- Colombia
Explanation: The Ukrainian flag, adopted in 1992 after independence, represents the blue sky above golden wheat fields. Its origins date back to the 19th century.
Question 4 : Which country has a flag with a red maple leaf on a white background?
Possible answers:
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
Explanation: The flag of Canada, adopted in 1965, features a stylized 11-pointed red maple leaf on a white background, flanked by two red bands.
Question 5 : Which country has a flag of three horizontal stripes: blue, white and red (top to bottom)?
Possible answers:
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Russia
- France
Explanation: The flag of the Netherlands features three horizontal stripes: red on top, white in the middle, blue at the bottom. Not to be confused with Luxembourg.
Question 6 : Which country has an entirely red flag with five yellow stars?
Possible answers:
- USSR
- Vietnam
- China
- North Korea
Explanation: The flag of China, adopted in 1949, features a large yellow star surrounded by four smaller ones on a red background, symbolizing the unity of the Chinese people.
Question 7 : Which country has a green, white and orange flag arranged in vertical stripes?
Possible answers:
- Ivory Coast
- Italy
- Ireland
- India
Explanation: The flag of Ireland consists of three vertical stripes: green (hoist side), white and orange. The white symbolizes peace between Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange).
Question 8 : Which country has a flag with a sun of 32 rays on a light blue and white background?
Possible answers:
- Philippines
- Argentina
- Greece
- Uruguay
Explanation: The flag of Argentina features three horizontal stripes (light blue, white, light blue) with the "Sun of May" in the center, a symbol of independence.
Question 9 : Which country has a flag with a Union Jack in the upper left corner and stars representing the Southern Cross?
Possible answers:
- New Zealand
- Fiji
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Explanation: The flag of Australia combines the British Union Jack, the seven-pointed Federation Star, and the Southern Cross constellation.
Question 10 : Which country has a green flag with a white crescent moon and star?
Possible answers:
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Algeria
- Saudi Arabia
Explanation: The flag of Pakistan, adopted in 1947, is mainly green (symbolizing Islam) with a white vertical band (non-Muslim minorities) and the crescent and star.
Question 11 : Which Central Asian country has a sky blue flag with a golden sun and a soaring eagle?
Possible answers:
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Mongolia
Explanation: The flag of Kazakhstan, adopted in 1992, is turquoise blue with a sun of 32 rays and a steppe eagle. The ornamental pattern on the left side is inspired by traditional Kazakh art.
Question 12 : Which country has a flag composed of three vertical stripes: blue-white-red?
Possible answers:
- Russie
- France
- Italie
- Pays-Bas
Explanation: The French flag, called "le Tricolore," was adopted during the French Revolution. Blue and red are the colors of Paris, white the royal color.
Question 13 : Which country has a green, white and orange flag with a wheel (chakra) in the center?
Possible answers:
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Sri Lanka
Explanation: The Indian flag, adopted in 1947, features the Ashoka Chakra (wheel of law) with 24 spokes in the center of the white band.
Question 14 : Which country has the only square-shaped national flag in Europe?
Possible answers:
- Switzerland
- Monaco
- Liechtenstein
- Vatican
Explanation: The Swiss flag is one of only two square flags in the world (along with Vatican City). The white cross on red background dates back to the 13th century.
Question 15 : Which country has a white flag with a red circle in the center, called the "Rising Sun"?
Possible answers:
- South Korea
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- Palau
Explanation: The Japanese flag, called Nisshōki or Hinomaru (sun disc), represents the sun. It has been officially adopted since 1999 but used for centuries.
Question 16 : Which African country has a green, yellow and red flag with a black star in the center?
Possible answers:
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Senegal
Explanation: Ghana adopted these Pan-African colors in 1957 upon independence. The black star symbolizes African emancipation and freedom.
Question 17 : Which country has a flag with 50 stars representing its states?
Possible answers:
- China
- Brazil
- Australia
- United States
Explanation: The American flag has 50 stars (one per state) and 13 stripes (for the founding colonies). The last star was added in 1960 for Hawaii.
Question 18 : Which Nordic country has a blue flag with a yellow cross?
Possible answers:
- Denmark
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
Explanation: The Swedish flag features the Scandinavian yellow cross on blue background. The colors come from the royal coat of arms dating to the 14th century.
Question 19 : Which South American country has a green and yellow flag with a starry blue globe in the center?
Possible answers:
- Brazil
- Peru
- Argentina
- Colombia
Explanation: The Brazilian flag depicts a starry sky (27 stars for the states) with the motto "Ordem e Progresso". Green symbolizes the forests, yellow the gold.
Question 20 : Which country has a flag with a red dragon on a green and white background?
Possible answers:
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
- England
Explanation: Wales features a red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) on green and white background. It is one of the oldest flags still in use worldwide.



