UKUK USUSIndiaIndia
Progress you can see
Parents Students Tutors Teachers QuizMaster (New)
Join Us
UKUK USUSIndiaIndia
Join Us
KS1 (Age 5-7)KS2 (Age 7-11)11 Plus (Age 7-11)KS3 (Age 11-14)GCSE (Age 14-17)PSHEA.I.ESLSpanishSpecialistGames
Lucy
Ask the AI Tutor
Need help with North and South American Flags 5? Ask our AI Tutor!
Lucy AI Tutor - Lucy
Connecting with Tutor...
Please wait while we establish connection
Lucy
Hi! I'm Lucy, your AI tutor. How can I help you with North and South American Flags 5 today?
now
0/50 words
  1. Home
  2. Specialist
  3. Flags of the World
  4. North and South American Flags 5
North and South American Flags 5
Brazil is famous for its football team.

North and South American Flags 5

Explore another set of North and South American flags and build visual spotting skills by comparing colours, shapes, symbols and stripe patterns.

Explore the Topic →
(quiz starts below)

Fascinating Fact:

Brazil’s flag is green with a yellow diamond and a blue globe. The stars on the blue globe represent states and the Federal District.

In this Specialist Flags of the World topic, you examine more North and South American flags by comparing layouts, colour order and national symbols. Careful observation helps you separate similar designs quickly.

Key Terms

  • Field: The main background area of a flag behind any symbols or designs.
  • Charge: A symbol or shape placed on a flag, such as a star, shield or crest.
  • Flag ratio: The proportion of a flag’s height compared with its width.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How can I tell North and South American flags apart?

You can tell North and South American flags apart by checking stripe direction, colour order, symbol position and small details such as stars, shields or borders.

What is a symbol in the middle of a flag called?

A symbol in the middle of a flag is often called an emblem or a charge. It is used to represent a country’s identity, history or official authority.

Why do some national flags use stars?

Some national flags use stars to represent states, regions, unity, independence or important historical ideas. The meaning of the stars depends on each country’s design.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
This is the flag of the largest Spanish speaking country (in terms of area) in the world, but what is the country's name?
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world in terms of area, but Mexico (which also speaks Spanish) has a higher population.
The name 'Argentina' comes from the Latin for 'silver', and the country is thought to have been so named because of the legend telling of an abundance of the precious metal to be found in South America
2 .
This flag represents which North American country whose name comes from the native Mayan word for 'many trees'?
Guatemala
Canada
Anguilla
Mexico
During the Spanish conquest of Guatemala, the country was home to the K'iche. The K'iche, (or Qiche in Spanish) were descendants of the once great Mayan Empire
3 .
This is the flag of which South American country, whose capital city is Asuncion?
Bolivia
Uruguay
Peru
Paraguay
Because of Paraguay's position in the centre of South America, it is sometimes known by the nickname 'Heart of America.'
Close inspection of the flag will reveal the name of the country written around the crest in its centre, which may have helped you to answer the question!
4 .
Montevideo is the capital city of the country represented by this flag, but which country is it?
Peru
Uruguay
Colombia
Mexico
Football is the most poular sport in Uruguay. Despite its small population Uruguay has won the FIFA World Cup twice
5 .
This is the flag of which overseas region of France? It is a part of the European Union, despite being in the Caribbean Sea.
Saint Lucia
Martinique
French Guiana
Canada
The official flag of Martinique is the French Tricolour, although this flag has been unofficially in use since 1766. The snakes on the flag are said to be bothrops lanceolatus, a species of venomous pit viper native to the island
6 .
This flag belongs to a constituent country in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but what is its name? It is an island nation and its capital city is Willemstad.
Montserrat
Aruba
Sint Maarten
Curaçao
The island is thought to have got its name from the Portuguese word for 'heart', because it was situated in the centre of a trade network. On a 16th century Dutch map Curaçao is named 'Quracao'
7 .
This is the flag of which country and Caribbean island? Its name is derived from the Latin word for 'Sunday' because it was discovered on that day of the week.
Dominican Republic
Suriname
Dominica
El Salvador
The Dominican flag has 3 coloured cross on a green background. The green is for the lush vegetation of the island, whilst the 3 colours in the cross, as well as representing the Christian trinity, also symbolise the native people, fertile soil and pure water. Set upon the cross is a sisserou parrot, surrounded by 10 stars. The stars represent the 10 parishes of the island and the parrot is of a species found only on Dominica
8 .
This is (quite obviously!) the flag of Saint Martin, a French overseas collectivity. It occupies the northern part of an island in the Caribbean, but which country occupies the southern part of the same island?
Sint Maarten
Aruba
Anguilla
Grenada
The French part of the island was formerly a part of Guadeloupe but voted to become a separate collectivity in 2003. The French government approved this in 2007. Sint Maarten, which is on the southern part of the island, is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
9 .
This is the flag of a French overseas collectivity. It is located off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, but what is its name?
St Pierre & Miquelon
Cuba
St Kitts and Nevis
Falkland Islands
The flag, created in 1982, shows the flags of the Basques, the Bretons, and the Lower Normans on its left, and a ship on the right. The ship is said to be the Grande Hermine which was sailed by Jacques Cartier when he discovered the island in 1535
10 .
This is the flag of Mexico, but which empire ruled the land before it was conquered by the Spanish in 1521?
The Aztec Empire
The Mayan Empire
The Incan Empire
The British Empire
The Mexican flag has three bands of colour: red, white and green. These were the colours of the army which won independence from the Spanish, but the flag also carries the image of an eagle, holding a snake in its talon and perched atop a cactus. The cactus grows from a rock which rises above a lake. The picture is a representation of an Aztec legend which tells how the city of Tenochtitlan came to be built. The modern capital, Mexico City, occupies the same spot as the ancient Aztec city

 

Author:  Graeme Haw
Flags of the World Play this quiz again

Here to Help

Contact Us
FAQs
Your Account

Resources

Parents Knowledge Bank Blog Links and Resources Quiz List and Sitemap Colour Filters Safe AI Survey Results

About

Our Team Testimonials Parent Reviews Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy

© Copyright 2016-2026 - Education Quizzes
Work Innovate Ltd - Design | Development | Marketing

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.

To comply with the e-Privacy directive, we need your consent - I agree - No thanks - Learn more