Flags Without Countries

Question 1

Question 1 : Which organization is represented by this flag with 12 golden stars on a blue background?

Possible answers:

European Union
NATO
Council of Europe
UN

Answer

The 12 stars do NOT represent member countries. The number 12 symbolizes perfection and unity. Adopted in 1955.

Question 2

Question 2 : Which global organization uses this light blue flag with a world map?

Possible answers:

WHO
UNICEF
United Nations
UNESCO

Answer

The azimuthal projection centered on the North Pole and olive branches (peace). Blue was chosen in 1946.

Question 3

Question 3 : This symbol is the inverse of which country's flag?

Possible answers:

Switzerland
Denmark
England
Georgia

Answer

Henry Dunant reversed the colors of the Swiss flag in 1863 to create a neutral and universal symbol.

Question 4

Question 4 : What do the 5 rings of the Olympic flag represent?

Possible answers:

The 5 continents
The 5 Olympic values
The 5 founding countries
The 5 founding sports

Answer

Blue (Europe), yellow (Asia), black (Africa), green (Oceania), red (Americas). Designed by Pierre de Coubertin in 1913.

Question 5

Question 5 : What is the name of the famous pirate skull-and-crossbones flag?

Possible answers:

Death's Head
Black Flag
Skull Banner
Jolly Roger

Answer

The name may come from the French "joli rouge" (the first pirate flags were red). Each captain customized their own.

Question 6

Question 6 : Which military alliance uses this dark blue flag with a compass rose?

Possible answers:

G7
European Union
UN
NATO

Answer

The 4-pointed star in a circle symbolizes the unity of members. Founded in 1949, NATO has 32 members (2024).

Question 7

Question 7 : This rainbow flag created in 1978 represents?

Possible answers:

World peace
The LGBTQ+ community
Ecology
Human rights

Answer

Created by Gilbert Baker in San Francisco. Originally 8 stripes, reduced to 6.

Question 8

Question 8 : The Red Crescent is the equivalent of the Red Cross in which countries?

Possible answers:

Asian
Commonwealth
African
Muslim

Answer

Used since 1876, the red crescent replaces the cross in Muslim-majority countries.

Question 9

Question 9 : This blue flag with a photo of Earth, proposed as a universal flag, is called?

Possible answers:

Global Unity Flag
Blue Marble Flag
International Flag of Planet Earth
Pale Blue Dot

Answer

Proposed in 2015 by Swedish designer Oskar Pernefeldt. The 7 rings symbolize interconnected life forms.

Question 10

Question 10 : This blue flag with a white X-cross (Saltire) belongs to?

Possible answers:

Sweden
Greece
Scotland
Finland

Answer

The Saltire (St Andrew's Cross) is believed to be the oldest national flag still in use (tradition since ~832). It is part of the Union Jack.

Question 11

Question 11 : This flag with red and yellow bars (la Senyera) represents?

Possible answers:

Valencia
Catalonia
Spain
Aragon

Answer

One of the oldest flags in Europe (9th century). Legend says the bars were drawn with a count's blood on a golden shield.

Question 12

Question 12 : This blue flag with a white cross and fleurs-de-lis represents?

Possible answers:

France
New Caledonia
Louisiana
Quebec

Answer

The Fleurdelisé was adopted in 1948. The fleurs-de-lis recall the French heritage.

Question 13

Question 13 : This flag with a red dragon on a white and green background represents?

Possible answers:

Malta
Wales
Bhutan
Scotland

Answer

The Y Ddraig Goch (red dragon) has been a Welsh symbol since the 5th century. Wales is not represented in the Union Jack.

Question 14

Question 14 : In international law, the white flag means?

Possible answers:

Truce, ceasefire or surrender
Humanitarian aid
Pacifist nation
Permanent neutrality

Answer

Protected by the Geneva Conventions. Shooting a white flag bearer is a war crime.

Question 15

Question 15 : This flag with 5 colored segments in a circle represents?

Possible answers:

Commonwealth
International Organization of La Francophonie
Non-Aligned Movement
African Union

Answer

The 5 colors represent the 5 continents where French is spoken. The OIF comprises 88 member states and governments.

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The 15 quiz questions

Question 1 : Which organization is represented by this flag with 12 golden stars on a blue background?

Question 2 : Which global organization uses this light blue flag with a world map?

Question 3 : This symbol is the inverse of which country's flag?

Question 4 : What do the 5 rings of the Olympic flag represent?

Question 5 : What is the name of the famous pirate skull-and-crossbones flag?

Question 6 : Which military alliance uses this dark blue flag with a compass rose?

Question 7 : This rainbow flag created in 1978 represents?

Question 8 : The Red Crescent is the equivalent of the Red Cross in which countries?

Question 9 : This blue flag with a photo of Earth, proposed as a universal flag, is called?

Question 10 : This blue flag with a white X-cross (Saltire) belongs to?

Question 11 : This flag with red and yellow bars (la Senyera) represents?

Question 12 : This blue flag with a white cross and fleurs-de-lis represents?

Question 13 : This flag with a red dragon on a white and green background represents?

Question 14 : In international law, the white flag means?

Question 15 : This flag with 5 colored segments in a circle represents?

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