Les 20 questions du quiz
Question 1 : Which country has a flag composed of three vertical stripes: blue-white-red?
Réponses possibles :
- Russie
- France
- Italie
- Pays-Bas
Explication : 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 2 : Which country has a flag with a red maple leaf on a white background?
Réponses possibles :
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- United Kingdom
Explication : 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 3 : Which country has a green, white and orange flag with a wheel (chakra) in the center?
Réponses possibles :
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Sri Lanka
Explication : The Indian flag, adopted in 1947, features the Ashoka Chakra (wheel of law) with 24 spokes in the center of the white band.
Question 4 : Which country has the only square-shaped national flag in Europe?
Réponses possibles :
- Switzerland
- Monaco
- Liechtenstein
- Vatican
Explication : 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 5 : Which country has a white flag with a red circle in the center, called the "Rising Sun"?
Réponses possibles :
- South Korea
- Japan
- Bangladesh
- Palau
Explication : The Japanese flag, called Nisshōki or Hinomaru (sun disc), represents the sun. It has been officially adopted since 1999 but used for centuries.
Question 6 : Which African country has a green, yellow and red flag with a black star in the center?
Réponses possibles :
- Cameroon
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Senegal
Explication : Ghana adopted these Pan-African colors in 1957 upon independence. The black star symbolizes African emancipation and freedom.
Question 7 : Which country has a flag with 50 stars representing its states?
Réponses possibles :
- China
- Brazil
- Australia
- United States
Explication : 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 8 : Which Nordic country has a blue flag with a yellow cross?
Réponses possibles :
- Denmark
- Finland
- Norway
- Sweden
Explication : 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 9 : Which South American country has a green and yellow flag with a starry blue globe in the center?
Réponses possibles :
- Brazil
- Peru
- Argentina
- Colombia
Explication : 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 10 : Which country has a flag with a red dragon on a green and white background?
Réponses possibles :
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Wales
- England
Explication : Wales features a red dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) on green and white background. It is one of the oldest flags still in use worldwide.
Question 11 : Which country has a flag of three horizontal stripes: blue, white and red (top to bottom)?
Réponses possibles :
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Russia
- France
Explication : 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 12 : Which country has an entirely red flag with five yellow stars?
Réponses possibles :
- USSR
- Vietnam
- China
- North Korea
Explication : 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 13 : Which country has a green, white and orange flag arranged in vertical stripes?
Réponses possibles :
- Ivory Coast
- Italy
- Ireland
- India
Explication : 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 14 : Which country has a flag with a sun of 32 rays on a light blue and white background?
Réponses possibles :
- Philippines
- Argentina
- Greece
- Uruguay
Explication : 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 15 : Which country has a flag with a Union Jack in the upper left corner and stars representing the Southern Cross?
Réponses possibles :
- New Zealand
- Fiji
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Explication : The flag of Australia combines the British Union Jack, the seven-pointed Federation Star, and the Southern Cross constellation.
Question 16 : Which country has a green flag with a white crescent moon and star?
Réponses possibles :
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Algeria
- Saudi Arabia
Explication : 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 17 : Which country has a flag with a lion holding a sword on a maroon and green background?
Réponses possibles :
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- Myanmar
Explication : 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 18 : Which European country has a red, white and blue flag with a checkered coat of arms?
Réponses possibles :
- Croatia
- Serbia
- Slovenia
- Slovakia
Explication : 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 19 : Which country has a flag made of two horizontal stripes, blue and yellow?
Réponses possibles :
- Ukraine
- Sweden
- Romania
- Colombia
Explication : 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 20 : Which Central Asian country has a sky blue flag with a golden sun and a soaring eagle?
Réponses possibles :
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Mongolia
Explication : 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.

