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Flags Without Countries

A red dragon on a white and green background, a white X-shaped cross on a blue background, 12 golden stars in a circle, a rainbow created in 1978, the rings designed by Coubertin, a pirate flag with a skull. 15 flags without countries to identify: what the white flag means in international law, the symbol of rescue that is the reverse of which national emblem, and the universal flag with a photo of the Earth. Test your eye.

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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?

Possible answers:

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • OSCE
  • UN

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

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

Possible answers:

  • WHO
  • UNICEF
  • United Nations
  • UNESCO

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

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

Possible answers:

  • Switzerland
  • Denmark
  • England
  • Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Possible answers:

  • G7
  • European Union
  • UN
  • NATO

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

Question 7 : This rainbow flag created in 1978 represents?

Possible answers:

  • World peace
  • The LGBTQ+ community
  • Ecology
  • Human rights

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

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

Possible answers:

  • Asian
  • Commonwealth
  • African
  • Muslim

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

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

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

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

Possible answers:

  • Sweden
  • Greece
  • Scotland
  • Finland

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

Possible answers:

  • Valencia
  • Catalonia
  • Spain
  • Aragon

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

Possible answers:

  • France
  • New Caledonia
  • Louisiana
  • Quebec

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

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

Possible answers:

  • Malta
  • Wales
  • Bhutan
  • Scotland

Explanation: 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 : In international law, the white flag means?

Possible answers:

  • Truce, ceasefire or surrender
  • Humanitarian aid
  • Pacifist nation
  • Permanent neutrality

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

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

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

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