Flags Jeopardy Template

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North America

South America

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100

A. Japan / Japon

B. Algeria / Algérie

C. Mexico / Mexique

D. Somolia / Somalie

A. Japan! Japon!

The Japanese flag features two primary names, an ancient recorded history, and precise design rules. Known officially as the Nisshōki and commonly as the Hinomaru, its red and white symbols represent the country's heritage as the Land of the Rising Sun!

100

A. South Africa / Afrique du Sud

B. Greece / Grèce

C. Cambodia / Cambodge

D. Samolia / Somalie

A. South Africa! Afrique du Sud!

The national flag of South Africa features a central "Y" horizontal shape, six distinct colours, and a design symbolizing unity. It was first flown on April 27, 1994, during the country's first democratic elections!

100

A. Australia / Australie

B. United Kingdom / Le Royaume Uni

C. Canada / Canada

D. Brazil / Brésil

B. United Kingdom / Le Royaume Uni

The United Kingdom flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, combines three patron saint crosses, excludes Wales, and has an asymmetrical design.

England: Represented by the Cross of St. George, a red cross centred on a white background.
Scotland: Represented by the Cross of St. Andrew, a white diagonal saltire on a blue background.
Ireland: Represented by the Cross of St. Patrick, a red diagonal saltire on a white background.

100

A. Canada

B. Mexico / Mexique

C. France

D. USA / Les États Unis d'Amérique

A. Canada

The Canadian flag features a red and white design with a central maple leaf, symbolizing national unity, peace, and heritage. Officially adopted on February 15, 1965

100

A. Brazil / Brésil

B. Puerto Rico / Porto Rico

C. Argentina / Argentine

D. Somalia / Somalie

A. Brazil / Brésil

he current Flag of Brazil features a green field, a central yellow rhombus, a blue celestial globe, and a white banner inscribed with the national motto. Ordem e Progresso: Translates to "Order and Progress," inspired by the positivist motto of philosopher Auguste Comte.

100

A. Poland / Pologne

B. Sweden / Suède

C. Fiji / Fidji

D. Switzerland / Suisse

The flag of Switzerland features a bold white cross on a square red background, symbolizing peace, freedom, and its Christian heritage. It is famously one of only two square national flags in the world.

100

A. France

B. Panama

C. Italy / Italie

D. Mexico / Mexique

C. Italy / Italie

The Italian flag is a vertical tricolor featuring green, white, and red stripes, inspired by the French flag and first adopted in 1797.

Meaning of the Colours:

Green: Represents the lush plains and hills of the Italian landscape, or the virtues of hope and freedom.
White: Stands for the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, or the virtue of faith.
Red: Signifies the blood shed during the Wars of Italian Independence and Unification, or the virtue of charity.

100

LTHEO

ÔHLTE

HOTEL

HÔTEL

100

LEPAN

AINVO

PLANE

AVION

200

A. Colombia / Colombie

B. China / Chine

C. Cote D'Ivoire / Côte d'Ivoire

D. Vietnam

B. China! Chine!

The national flag of China features a red background with one large yellow star and four smaller stars, symbolizing the communist revolution and social unity. It was designed by an ordinary citizen of china!

200

A. France

B. Jamaica / Jamaïque

C. Ivory Coast / Cote D'Ivoire

D. Nigeria

D. Nigeria!

The national flag of Nigeria features three vertical stripes of green, white, and green. The two green stripes represent agriculture and natural wealth, while the white stripe stands for peace and unity

200

A. Greece / Grèce

B. South Korea / Corée du Sud

C. Hungary / Hongrie

D. Kenya

A. Greece / Grèce

The national flag of Greece features nine alternating blue and white horizontal stripes and a white cross on a blue square canton. Known as the Galanolefki (Blue-and-White), its design symbolizes freedom, the Orthodox Christian faith, and the natural beauty of the Greek seas and skies

200

A. Mexico / Mexique

B. Peru / Pérou

C. Brazil / Brésil

D. Ecuador / Équateur

A. Mexico / Mexique

The flag of Mexico features three vertical stripes of green, white, and red with a central coat of arms showing an eagle, a cactus, and a serpent. Its colors represent hope, unity, and the blood of national heroes, while the emblem depicts an ancient Aztec legend

200

A. Russia / Russie

B. Venice / Venise

C. France

D. Venezuela

The flag of Venezuela features three horizontal colour bands, an arc of white stars, and a rich history rooted in independence. Its primary meaning centres on national wealth, the Caribbean Sea, and the blood shed for freedom

200

A. Chile / Chili

B. Spain / Espagne

C. Portugal

D. Denmark / Danemark

C. Portugal

The national flag of Portugal features a green and red vertical bicolour with the coat of arms and an armillary sphere in the center. Adopted on June 30, 1911, it replaces the old monarchy's blue and white with republican colors, honoring the nation's maritime history, independence struggles, and historical victories.

200

A. Belarus / Biélorussie

B. Portugal

C. Russia / Russie

D. Serbia / Serbie

A. Belarus / Biélorussie

The modern national flag of Belarus features a red stripe, a green stripe, and a traditional red-and-white ornamental hoist pattern. Its design originated from the Soviet era, carries cultural meanings, and is tied to a distinct historical rivalry with an opposition banner.

200

RTOPIAR

TÉRRPOAO

AIRPORT

Aéroport

200

RISCUE

ICROSIREÈ

CRUISE

CROISIÈRE

300

A. Angola

B. Armenia / Arménie

C. South Korea / Corée du Sud

D. South Africa / Afrique du Sud

C. South Korea! Corée du Sud!

The South Korean national flag, known as the Taegeukgi, features a white background, a central red-and-blue circle, and four black trigrams. It symbolizes balance, peace, and cosmic harmony.

300

A. Angola

B. Morocco / Maroc

C. Canada

D. Egypt / Égypte

B. Morocco! Maroc!

The flag of Morocco features a plain red field with a centred green pentagram, representing the historical rule of the Alawite dynasty and the Five Pillars of Islam!

300

A. Finland / Finlande

B. Greece / Grèce

C. Egypt / Égypte

D. Zimbabwe

A. Finland / Finlande

The national flag of Finland, known as the Siniristilippu (Blue Cross Flag), features a blue Nordic cross on a white background. The white colour represents snow, and the blue cross represents lakes. It was officially adopted on May 29, 1918.

300

A. Ghana

B. Jamaica / Jamaïque

C. China / Chine

D. Spain / Espagne

B. Jamaica / Jamaïque

The flag of Jamaica features three core colors—black, green, and gold—and is the only national flag in the world that contains no red, white, or blue. It was first raised on August 6, 1962, to mark the island's independence from the United Kingdom.

300

A. Paraguay

B. Puerto Rico / Porto Rico

C. Ivory Coast / Cote D'Ivoire

D. Somalia / Somalie

A. Paraguay

The flag of Paraguay is unique because it features two completely different designs on its front and back sides, a rare trait among national flags. Adopted on November 25, 1842, the flag uses a horizontal red, white, and blue tricolour inspired by the French Revolution.

Front and Back Design Differences

Front (Obverse): Shows the national coat of arms featuring a yellow five-pointed star surrounded by a green olive and palm branch wreath, wrapped in the words “República del Paraguay”.
Back (Reverse): Displays the seal of the treasury, showing a golden lion sitting below a red Phrygian cap on a pole, accompanied by the national motto “Paz y Justicia” (Peace and Justice)

300

A. Puerto Rico / Porto Rico

B. USA / Les États Unis d'Amérique

C. Colombia / Colombie

D. El Salvador / Salvador

A. Puerto Rico / Porto Rico

The Flag of Puerto Rico means liberty and government strength through its colours and shapes, and a major fun fact is that displaying it was once completely illegal.

Meaning of the Flag!

White star: Stands for the island of Puerto Rico.
Blue triangle: Stands for the sky and coastal waters, plus the three government branches.
Red stripes: Stand for the blood of brave warriors.
White stripes: Stand for victory, peace, and liberty.

300

A. Serbia / Serbie

B. Turkey / Turquie

C. China / Chine

D. Austria / Autriche

B. Turkey / Turquie

The flag of Turkey features a white crescent moon and a five-pointed star on a bright red background. Its design represents the bravery of soldiers and ancient national symbols, famously tied to a popular legend about a reflection of the night sky in a pool of blood.

300

RDPOATRI

VEYOGA NE UEIORVT

ROADTRIP

VOYAGE EN VOITURE

300

IKTCET

ILLBTE

TICKET

BILLET

400

A. Australia / Australie

B. New Zealand / Nouvelle Zélande

C. Canada

D. Spain / Espagne

A. Australia! Australie!

The Australian national flag came from a public design contest, shares its top spot with five winners, and features stars that changed shape over time.

Meaning of the Flag Symbols

Union Jack: Shows the country's early ties and history with Great Britain.
Commonwealth Star: A large white star with seven points; six points stand for the six states, and the seventh point stands for all the territories together
Southern Cross: Five white stars on the right side that show the real star group seen clearly in the night sky all over Australia.

400

A. Jamaica / Jamaïque

B. Angola

C. Canada

D. Kenya

B. Angola

The flag of Angola features two horizontal red and black bands with a central yellow emblem of a machete, a half-cogwheel, and a star. It represents the country's struggle for independence, its workers, and its natural wealth

400

A. The Netherlands / Les Pays Bas

B. Ukraine

C. Japan / Japon

D. Somolia / Somalie

A. The Netherlands / Les Pays Bas

The flag of the Netherlands features three horizontal stripes of bright vermilion red, white, and cobalt blue, rooted in a rich history as the oldest continuously used tricolour.

No Official Symbolism: The Dutch government does not assign official meanings to the individual red, white, and blue colours.
Heraldic Tradition: Unofficially, red stands for bravery and strength, white for peace and honesty, and blue for loyalty and justice.

400

A. Japan / Japon

B. Peru / Perou

C. Costa Rica

D. Colombia / Colombie

C. Costa Rica

The Costa Rican flag features five horizontal blue, white, and red stripes created by Pacífica Fernández, meaning the sky, peace, and bloodshed for freedom.

Colour Meanings

Blue: Represents the sky, opportunities, and perseverance.
White: Stands for peace, happiness, and wisdom.
Red: Honours the blood shed for freedom and the warmth of the people.

400

A. Bolivia / Bolivie

B. Thailand / Thaïlande

C. Curaçao

D. Ghana

A. Bolivia / Bolivie

The flag of Bolivia features red, yellow, and green horizontal stripes, representing bravery, mineral wealth, and fertile lands.

Meaning of the Colours and Symbols

Red stripe: Honours the bravery of soldiers and the blood shed for independence.
Yellow stripe: Represents the country's rich mineral and gold resources.
Green stripe: Symbolizes agriculture, plant life, and the vast natural forests.
Coat of Arms: Centred on government flags, it shows a llama, a breadfruit tree, a sheaf of wheat, and an alpaca representing native resources and fauna.

400

A. Scotland / Écosse

B. USA / Les États Unis d'Amérique

C. Ireland / Irlande

D. Germany / Allemagne

A. Scotland

The national flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, means Saint Andrew's martyrdom on an X-shaped cross against a blue sky. A top fun fact is that it is widely considered one of the oldest national flags in Europe, with legends dating its inspiration back to an 832 AD battle

400

A. Malaysia / Malaisie

B. China / Chine

C. Singapore / Singapour

D. Philippines

The Flag of the Philippines is unique because it can be flipped upside down to show a state of war, featuring a sun with eight rays and three golden stars.

Flag Meaning:

Blue stripe: Stands for peace, truth, and justice.
Red stripe: Stands for patriotism and courage.
White triangle: Stands for liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Golden sun: Represents freedom, with its eight rays standing for the first eight provinces that started the revolt against Spain (Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas).
Three stars: Represent the three main island groups of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

400

GALUEGG

EGSGABA

LUGGAGE

BAGAGES

400

STPRAOSP

SPREOTPSA

PASSPORT

PASSEPORT

500

A. Australia / Australie

B. Algeria / Algérie

C. New Zealand / Nouvelle Zélande

D. Fiji / Fidji

C. New Zealand! Nouvelle Zélande!

The New Zealand flag features a dark blue background, the Union Jack, and four red stars. It honours British history, shows the Southern Cross star group, and was officially adopted in 1902.

500

A. Germany / Allemagne

B. Kenya

C. India / Inde

D. Spain / Espagne

B. Kenya

The Kenyan national flag features black, red, and green horizontal stripes separated by thin white lines, with a traditional Maasai shield and two crossed spears in the centre. The black stands for the people, red for the blood shed in the fight for freedom, green for the land, and white for peace

500

A. Russia / Russie

B. Poland / Pologne

C. Mexico / Mexique

D. Somalia / Somalie

B. Poland / Pologne

The flag of Poland features two equal horizontal stripes: white on top and red on the bottom. These colors originate from the historic national coat of arms and symbolize peace, purity, and the blood shed for independence

500

A. Greece / Grèce

B. Guatemala

C. Argentina / Argentine

D. Spain / Espagne

B. Guatemala

The flag of Guatemala features blue and white vertical stripes with a detailed coat of arms in the center, representing the nation's oceans, peace, and freedom. It is officially defined by vertical sky-blue and white bars and was adopted on August 17, 1871.

500

A. Uruguay

B. Guatemala

C. Australia / Australie

D. Greece / Grèce

A. Uruguay

Meaning of the Flag

Nine Stripes: Four blue and five white stripes represent the original nine departments (provinces) of Uruguay when the first constitution was set in 1830.
Blue and White Colours: Modeled after the flag of Argentina to show close historical and regional ties.
Sun of May: A golden sun with a human face and 16 rays (alternating straight and wavy) that symbolizes freedom, independence, and the Incan sun god Inti.

500

A. Fiji / fidgji

B. Costa Rica

C. Egypt / Égypte

D. Wales / Pays des Galles

The flag of Wales, called Y Ddraig Goch (the red dragon), features a striking red dragon on a green and white field, and it is famously absent from the United Kingdom's Union Jack.

Meaning of the Flag

Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch): Stands for courage, strength, and the historic battle of the native Britons against invaders.
Green and White Stripes: Represent the colors of the royal Tudor dynasty, a family of Welsh origin that took the English throne in 1485

500

A. Chile / Chili

B. Haiti / Haïti

C. Brazil / Brésil

D. Seoul / Séoul

B. Haiti / Haïti

Meaning of the Flag:

Blue Band: Represents citizens of African descent and solidarity.
Red Band: Represents the blood shed by those who fought for freedom.
Coat of Arms: Features a royal palm for independence, a cap of liberty, and weapons symbolizing readiness to defend freedom.
Motto: Displays "L'Union fait la Force" (Unity Makes Strength) on a white ribbon.

500

CINVOATA

VSCANACE

VACATION

VACANCES

500

OVNEISUR

SOUVENIR