Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO crosses on the Union Flag are red on a white background?
Choose two answers.
- AThe cross of St GeorgeRight answer
- BThe cross of St Andrew
- CThe cross of St David
- DThe cross of St PatrickRight answer
Answer: The cross of St George and The cross of St Patrick
St George's cross (England) is red on white, and St Patrick's (Ireland) is red and diagonal on white. St Andrew's (Scotland) is white and diagonal on blue. Wales is not shown on the flag.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 183 of 651, written in our own words.