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World Flag Facts Trivia Quiz

Some simple and some tough questions regarding the national flags of countries.

A multiple-choice quiz by manvinder01. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
manvinder01

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,761

Updated
Dec 27 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2045

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The tricolor of the Italian flag was developed because: Hint

The original was hated by Mussolini.

It was selected by the people in a referendum in 1879.

It was the official flag of ancient Rome.

Napoleon based it on the French flag.

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Question 2 of 10

2. The light blue color in the Somalian flag has been adopted from: Hint

the Amnesty International logo

the United Nations flag

the flag of Djibouti

the flag of the United Somali Congress

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Question 3 of 10

3. An olive branch is not present in: Hint

the national flag of Israel

the flag of United Nations

the national flag of Cyprus

the national flag of Eritrea

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Question 4 of 10

4. The flag of which country has 14 red and white stripes symbolizing the 14 original states? Hint

United States of America

India

Canada

Malaysia

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Question 5 of 10

5. The cross on the flag of Switzerland symbolizes Christianity.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The national flag of Malta has a replica of bravery medal awarded by one of the following countries: Hint

United States of America

Italy

France

United Kingdom

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Question 7 of 10

7. The green and orange colors in the Irish national flag represent the Catholics and Protestants respectively.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The white color on the national flag of Chile represents: Hint

peace

snow of the Andes

independence

progress

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Question 9 of 10

9. The large yellow star on the flag of People's Republic of China represents: Hint

the leadership of the Communist Party

progress

the status of China as a superpower

the workers

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Question 10 of 10

10. The saffron and green stripes on the Indian flag represent Hinduism and Islam respectively.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The tricolor of the Italian flag was developed because:

Answer: Napoleon based it on the French flag.

Italians, who supported Napoleon Bonaparte of France during a war against Austria, first used their flag in 1796. Napoleon designed the flag to look like that of France.

2. The light blue color in the Somalian flag has been adopted from:

Answer: the United Nations flag

It was a tribute to the UN troops that helped to maintain peace in Somalia for many years.

3. An olive branch is not present in:

Answer: the national flag of Israel

An olive branch, which symbolizes peace, is however present on the Israeli coat of arms.

4. The flag of which country has 14 red and white stripes symbolizing the 14 original states?

Answer: Malaysia

The design was based on the flag of the US (which has 13 stripes).

5. The cross on the flag of Switzerland symbolizes Christianity.

Answer: True

The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honor and fidelity. The cross on the flag derives from a similar symbol on the banner of the Holy Roman Empire.

6. The national flag of Malta has a replica of bravery medal awarded by one of the following countries:

Answer: United Kingdom

The George Cross was awarded to Malta by King George VI for its bravery in the II World War.

7. The green and orange colors in the Irish national flag represent the Catholics and Protestants respectively.

Answer: True

The white in between stands for peace and unity.

8. The white color on the national flag of Chile represents:

Answer: snow of the Andes

Chile's flag is a red, white and blue banner with a white star.

9. The large yellow star on the flag of People's Republic of China represents:

Answer: the leadership of the Communist Party

The smaller four stars represent economic classes: peasants, workers, petty bourgeoisie, and patriotic capitalists.

10. The saffron and green stripes on the Indian flag represent Hinduism and Islam respectively.

Answer: False

They are the holy colors of Hinduism and Islam indeed, but on the Indian flag the saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation, while the green stands for faith and fertility. (source: www.indianchild.com/flag_of_india.htm)

Source: Author manvinder01

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