The Flag of Nicaragua

This is the flag of the Republic of Nicaragua. It was

adopted on August 7, 1971. The blue and white
stripes are common to all flags in Central America.
It is the reminder of the United Provinces of Central
America. The blue stripes represent the Pacific
Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The white stripe
represents peace. In the middle of the flag is the
coat of arms. The coat of arms includes a triangle
which represents equality. Inside the triangle are five
volcanoes which represent the five members of the
five members of the federation. Also inside the
triangle are a rainbow, white rays, and a red
Phrygian cap. These are symbols of liberty and
peace.
 The Flag of Nicaragua
1. The flag of Nicaragua was adopted:
o when Nicaragua gained independence from Spain
o August 1971
o June 1971
o when the United Provinces of Central America was
formed
2. The white stripe on the flag represents:
o snow on the mountains
o white sand on the beaches of the Pacific
o peace
o liberty
3. The triangle in the coat of arms is a ______ triangle:
o equilateral
o isosceles
o scalene
o right
4. Inside the triangle are:
o 3 volcanoes and a cloud
o 5 volcanoes and a cloud
o 5 volcanoes and a rainbow
o 6 volcanoes and a rainbow
5. The blue stripes represent:
o the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
o Lake Nicaragua and Lake Managua
o The Caribbean Sea and the Red Sea
o The Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean