The 14 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which sports brand has a swoosh (checkmark) as its logo?
Possible answers:
- Reebok
- Puma
- Nike
- Adidas
Explanation: The Nike swoosh was created in 1971 by Carolyn Davidson for just 35 dollars. It represents motion.
Question 2 : Which fast-food chain has golden arches in the shape of an M?
Possible answers:
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Wendy's
- KFC
Explanation: McDonald's Golden Arches are one of the most recognized logos in the world, present in over 100 countries.
Question 3 : Which car brand has a black prancing horse on a yellow background?
Possible answers:
- Ferrari
- Maserati
- Porsche
- Lamborghini
Explanation: Ferrari's Prancing Horse (Cavallino Rampante) was inspired by the emblem painted on Italian ace Francesco Baracca's plane.
Question 4 : Which luxury brand has an interlocking LV monogram?
Possible answers:
- Hermès
- Chanel
- Gucci
- Louis Vuitton
Explanation: Louis Vuitton has used this monogram since 1896 to fight counterfeiting of its travel trunks.
Question 5 : Which soda brand has a red and white logo with cursive writing?
Possible answers:
- Dr Pepper
- Pepsi
- Fanta
- Coca-Cola
Explanation: The Coca-Cola logo, created in 1886, uses Spencerian Script font and is one of the most recognized in the world.
Question 6 : Which streaming platform has a red N-shaped logo?
Possible answers:
- Netflix
- HBO Max
- Amazon Prime
- Disney+
Explanation: Netflix adopted its stylized N logo in 2016, symbolizing the infinite scrolling of content.
Question 7 : Which coffee brand has a green mermaid in its logo?
Possible answers:
- Dunkin'
- Nespresso
- Starbucks
- Costa Coffee
Explanation: The Starbucks mermaid is inspired by a 15th century Nordic engraving and symbolizes the seduction of coffee.
Question 8 : Which car brand has four interlocking rings as its logo?
Possible answers:
- Mercedes
- Audi
- BMW
- Volkswagen
Explanation: Audi's four rings represent the merger of four Auto Union manufacturers in 1932.
Question 9 : Which clothing brand has a green crocodile as its emblem?
Possible answers:
- Fred Perry
- Ralph Lauren
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Lacoste
Explanation: The Lacoste crocodile dates from 1933, a nickname given to tennis player René Lacoste for his tenacity on the courts.
Question 10 : How many different colors make up the Google logo?
Possible answers:
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Explanation: The Google logo uses 4 colors: blue, red, yellow, and green. These primary colors with a touch of green symbolize that Google doesn't always follow the rules.
Question 11 : Which sports brand has three parallel stripes as its logo?
Possible answers:
- Puma
- Adidas
- Reebok
- New Balance
Explanation: Adidas was founded in 1949 by Adolf "Adi" Dassler in Bavaria. The three stripes, trademarked in 1949, became one of the most recognizable logos in the world.
Question 12 : Which Swedish furniture giant has a blue and yellow logo, the colors of Sweden?
Possible answers:
- Conforama
- H&M
- IKEA
- Leroy Merlin
Explanation: IKEA was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kamprad at age 17. The name comes from his initials (IK) and his farm Elmtaryd in the village of Agunnaryd.
Question 13 : Which tire brand is famous for its white mascot shaped like a man?
Possible answers:
- Michelin
- Bridgestone
- Goodyear
- Continental
Explanation: The Bibendum, also known as the "Michelin Man," has been Michelin's mascot since 1898. Made of stacked white tires, it is one of the oldest commercial logos still in use worldwide.
Question 14 : Which former social network had a blue bird as its logo before becoming X?
Possible answers:
- Bluesky
- Mastodon
- Threads
Explanation: Twitter used its famous blue bird named "Larry" (after basketball player Larry Bird) from 2006 to 2023. After Elon Musk's acquisition, the network was rebranded to X and the bird was replaced by a simple "X."
