Sachsen-Anhalt – question 6
What colors does the state flag of Saxony-Anhalt have?
German original: Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Sachsen-Anhalt?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- blue-white-red
- yellow-black — Correct answer
- green-white-red
- white-red
Explanation
The state flag of Saxony-Anhalt is black and gold (yellow). The black stripe is on top and the gold stripe is on the bottom, following the conventional top-to-bottom naming of flag colors.
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.
- Saxony-Anhalt — Saxony-Anhalt is a federal state in eastern Germany, with Magdeburg as its capital city. It borders the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony.
- 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.