Niedersachsen – question 6
What colors does the state flag of Lower Saxony have?
German original: Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Niedersachsen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- white-blue
- black-red-gold — Correct answer
- black-yellow
- blue-white-red
Explanation
The state flag of Lower Saxony is black, red, and gold – the same colors as the German national flag. The distinguishing feature is the Lower Saxony coat of arms showing a white horse on a red background at the center of the service flag.
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.
- Saxony — Saxony is a federal state located in eastern Germany. Its capital city is Dresden.
- Lower Saxony — Lower Saxony is a federal state located in northwestern Germany. Its capital city is Hanover.
- 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.