Question 5 · State question
What are the colors of the state flag of Rhineland-Palatinate?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Rheinland-Pfalz?
- A weiß-rot
- B schwarz-rot-gold ✓ Correct answer
- C schwarz-gelb
- D grün-weiß-rot
Translation
What are the colors of the state flag of Rhineland-Palatinate?
- A white-red
- B black-red-gold ✓ Correct answer
- C black-yellow
- D green-white-red
Explanation
Rhineland-Palatinate’s flag uses the German national colors black-red-gold with the state coat of arms added.
Tips
- Several western states use the national tricolor plus their own coat of arms.
- Green-white-red is for NRW; black-yellow fits Baden-Württemberg; red-white appears in northern states.
- If unsure, recall western post-war states often used black-red-gold with local symbols.
