The Union Flag — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover The Union Flag, part of the A long and illustrious history chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
Which flag symbol does not appear on the Union Flag?
- The cross of St Andrew
- The cross of St George
- ✓ The Welsh dragon — Correct answer
- The cross of St Patrick
The Welsh dragon does not appear on the Union Flag. The flag combines the crosses associated with England, Scotland and Ireland.
Which cross is the red cross on a white ground?
- The cross of St Patrick
- The Welsh dragon
- The cross of St Andrew
- ✓ The cross of St George — Correct answer
The cross of St George is the red cross on a white ground. The Union Flag also includes the crosses of St Andrew and St Patrick.
Which cross on the Union Flag is a red cross on a white ground?
- St Andrew's Cross
- ✓ St George's Cross — Correct answer
- The Welsh dragon
- St Patrick's Cross
St George’s Cross is the red cross on a white ground. St Andrew’s Cross is white on blue, and St Patrick’s Cross is red on white in a diagonal shape.
Which three crosses are on the Union Flag?
- ✓ St George, St Andrew and St Patrick — Correct answer
- St Patrick, St David and St George
- St Andrew, St David and St Patrick
- St David, St George and St Andrew
The Union Flag combines the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick. The Welsh dragon does not appear on it.
Which cross is on a blue ground and set diagonally white?
- The cross of St Patrick
- The cross of St George
- The red dragon of Wales
- ✓ The cross of St Andrew — Correct answer
The cross of St Andrew is a white diagonal cross on a blue background. It is called a saltire and is one of the three crosses used in the Union Flag.