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Quiz about World Flag Facts
Quiz about World Flag Facts

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.
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Author
manvinder01
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
108,761
Updated
Dec 27 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
2038
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Question 1 of 10
1. The tricolor of the Italian flag was developed because: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The light blue color in the Somalian flag has been adopted from: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. An olive branch is not present in: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The flag of which country has 14 red and white stripes symbolizing the 14 original states? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The cross on the flag of Switzerland symbolizes Christianity.


Question 6 of 10
6. The national flag of Malta has a replica of bravery medal awarded by one of the following countries: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The green and orange colors in the Irish national flag represent the Catholics and Protestants respectively.


Question 8 of 10
8. The white color on the national flag of Chile represents: Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The large yellow star on the flag of People's Republic of China represents: Hint


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



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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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