Flags of the World Quiz — Test Your Geography Flag Knowledge
Tests knowledge of country flags and their designs.
Welcome to the Flags of the World Quiz, a geography-focused challenge designed to test your knowledge of country flags, flag designs, and national symbols. Whether you're a student of world geography, a fan of vexillology (the study of flags), or preparing for travel and international trivia, this interactive Flags of the World Quiz will sharpen your eye for colors, emblems, and distinctive flag patterns.
With a curated set of questions covering iconic national banners from every continent, this Flags of the World Quiz helps you recognize flags by design elements, historical symbols, and unique formats (like non-rectangular flags). Take the quiz to measure your global flag literacy, improve your geography skills, and learn quick facts about each nation's flag design.
Which country's flag is a white field with a centered red circle representing the sun?
Look for simple color fields and symbolic shapes when identifying East Asian flags.
Which flag features a red maple leaf centered between two vertical red bands on a white square?
Consider North American national symbols when examining leaf motifs and stripe layouts.
Which country's flag is green with a yellow diamond and a blue globe with a starry inscription?
This South American flag includes celestial imagery and a motto across a blue disc.
Which national flag is uniquely non-rectangular, made of two pennants?
Only one UN member state uses a non-rectangular national flag.
Which flag is a red square with a centered white cross, often mistaken for the Red Cross emblem?
Note the square shape and simple cross design when identifying European flags.
Which flag is best known as the Union Jack (a composite of England, Scotland and Ireland crosses)?
This national flag combines multiple crosses into a single emblem used as a national symbol and canton in other flags.
Which African country's flag includes a green Y-shaped band with multiple colors forming a horizontal pattern?
Look for the distinctive horizontal Y (pall) design and multiple color fields when identifying southern African flags.
Which flag shows an eagle perched on a cactus holding a serpent, centered on vertical green, white, and red stripes?
This emblem is a key national symbol tied to the country's independence mythology.
Which country's flag is diagonally divided with orange and yellow fields and a white dragon across both colors?
Dragons are common on a few Asian flags; consider color divisions as well as the creature depicted.
Which Nordic-style flag is red with a blue cross outlined in white?
Several Scandinavian countries use Nordic crosses; focus on color order and outlines to distinguish them.
Frequently asked questions
Scoring is straightforward: each correct option is worth 1 point and incorrect answers are worth 0. The total score is the sum of correct answers and indicates your level of flag recognition.
This quiz contains 10 multiple-choice questions that cover a range of national flags from different continents and design types.
Yes. We encourage retakes—review the answers and resources after your first attempt, then retake the quiz to reinforce learning and improve pattern recognition.
After you complete the quiz, you'll receive a score with categorization (Beginner to Flag Master) and suggestions for study. For detailed explanations, look for linked study resources or our region-specific flag guides.
Recommended resources include introductory vexillology articles, country flag galleries, region-based quizzes (e.g., European flags, African flags), and flashcards. Official government or national archives often provide authoritative flag histories.
Yes. The quiz is designed to be accessible for learners and trivia fans of all ages. Questions range from very well-known national flags to slightly more distinctive designs to support progressive learning.
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