Hamburg – question 6
What colors does the state flag of Hamburg have?
German original: Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Hamburg?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- blue-white-red
- white-red — Correct answer
- green-white-red
- black-yellow
Explanation
The state flag of Hamburg is white and red. Each of the 16 federal states in Germany has its own flag with colors and symbols that have developed throughout history.
Key terms in this question
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- Colors — Colors are visual properties such as red, yellow, blue, or black that are perceived with the eyes. In Germany, the national colors black, red, and gold represent the Federal Republic and its democratic values.
- state flag — A state flag is the official flag symbol of one of Germany's 16 federal states (Länder). It displays the colors and often the coat of arms of that particular state.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- Hamburg — Hamburg is a city in northern Germany that is also one of Germany's 16 federal states (a city-state). It is Germany's second-largest city and a major port and trading center.
- flag — A flag is a colored piece of cloth with a specific pattern or symbol that represents a country, organization, or group. The German flag has the colors black, red, and gold.
- which / what — 'Welche' is a German interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific thing or person from a group.
- which / which one — 'Welchen' is an inflected form of the German interrogative pronoun 'welcher' (which), used in the accusative or genitive plural. It is used to ask about a specific person, thing, or group from a set of options.