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Crosses and Flags Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals with crosses in various flags.

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ace_sodium

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
97,033

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1756

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the cross on the English national flag called? Hint

Cross of St. Patrick

Cross of St. Catherine

Cross of St. Andrew

Cross of St. George

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the specific name of the cross used by the Red Cross? Hint

Cross of Lorraine

Latin cross

Greek cross

Cross of St. Andrew

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the cross on the Scottish flag known as? Hint

Cross of St. Andrew

Cross of St. Augustine

Cross of St. George

Cross of St. Patrick

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Question 4 of 10

4. The semi-official flag, sometimes associated with Ireland, has a red saltire on a white field. Name the cross? Hint

Cross of St. George

Cross of St. Augustine

Cross of St. Patrick

Cross of St. Williams

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Question 5 of 10

5. When you combine the crosses on England's national flag, the Scottish flag, and the cross of St. Patrick, you get the flag commonly known as the Union Jack. True or false?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Switzerland's flag was influenced by the flag of the Swiss canton of Schwyz.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is a general name often given to the type of cross found on the national flags of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland? Hint

Cross of Lorraine

Scandinavian Cross

Basque Cross

Celtic Cross

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Question 8 of 10

8. This cross is the symbol of the global fight against tuberculosis and lung diseases. Name it. Hint

Cross of Lorraine

Cross of St. Mathew

Cross of St. George

Cross of St. Catherine

9. Though this symbol is not a cross in Sweden it is referred to as a 'hook cross' or 'hakkors'. Otherwise all around the world, it is a symbol which evokes varied feelings - it's a holy sign in India, a sign of mass cruelty for the Jews. What is this sign known as?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Though this flag is *not* the official flag of Wales, this flag commands equal respect. What cross is on this flag? Hint

Cross of St.Peter

Cross of St.James

Cross of St.George

Cross of St.David

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the cross on the English national flag called?

Answer: Cross of St. George

The Cross of St. George is a red cross set on a white background.

2. What is the specific name of the cross used by the Red Cross?

Answer: Greek cross

The equilateral, or Greek cross has the transverse beam set half-way up the vertical beam; it is also known by the name "Crux Immissa Quadrata".

3. What is the cross on the Scottish flag known as?

Answer: Cross of St. Andrew

The cross of St. Andrew is a cross in the shape of a multiplication sign - the white cross is set on a dark blue background.

4. The semi-official flag, sometimes associated with Ireland, has a red saltire on a white field. Name the cross?

Answer: Cross of St. Patrick

The cross of St. Patrick is a red cross in the shape of a letter "X" (similar to the Cross of St. Andrew) set against a white background.

5. When you combine the crosses on England's national flag, the Scottish flag, and the cross of St. Patrick, you get the flag commonly known as the Union Jack. True or false?

Answer: True

Britain first flew this version of the Union Flag in 1801, following the union of Great Britain and Ireland. An earlier version with just the English and Scottish flags had been in use before that.

6. Switzerland's flag was influenced by the flag of the Swiss canton of Schwyz.

Answer: True

The red colour of the Swiss flag was taken from the flag of Schwyz. It is disputed whether the cross was based on the Schwyz flag as well. The Swiss flag was adopted as the official flag on December 12, 1889 though the actual design dates back to the 15th century. The cross on the Swiss flag is a couped cross (i.e it doesn't touch the ends of the flag).

7. Which of the following is a general name often given to the type of cross found on the national flags of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland?

Answer: Scandinavian Cross

Sometimes known as a Nordic Cross, a Scandinavian Cross flag has a cross that is off-center; the vertical bar is closer to the hoist side.

Norway's flag was adopted on July 17, 1821. According to Danish legend, the Danish flag (also called the Dannebrog) fell from the sky on June 15, 1219, to the Danish King Valdemar II, who on that day defeated Estonia in battle. It is sometimes said to be the oldest national flag in the world.

8. This cross is the symbol of the global fight against tuberculosis and lung diseases. Name it.

Answer: Cross of Lorraine

It was adopted as the symbol on October 23rd 1902 at a Berlin conference.
The Lorraine cross is a double-barred cross, with the upper arm slightly shorter.

Answer: Swastika

The Swedish company ASEA -now the "A" in the Swedish-Swiss company ABB- used a swastika in its logo till the 1930s.

10. Though this flag is *not* the official flag of Wales, this flag commands equal respect. What cross is on this flag?

Answer: Cross of St.David

The cross of St. David is a gold cross set against a black background; it is known as "Dewi Sant" in Welsh. This flag was used by Anglican churches in Wales till 1954 and is still used on St. David's day.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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