Iconography Trivia Questions
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Study of visual imagery and symbols in art. Play Iconography trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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Sample Iconography Quiz Questions
A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This universal symbol features a simple red shape and represents love, affection, and Valentine's Day around the world.
Difficulty: Easy- Heart
- Rose
- Cupid
- Ring
This circular diagram divided into pie-shaped segments with a dot in each half represents the I Ching and appears in the South Korean flag.
Difficulty: Medium- Yin yang
- Taeguk (Korean yin-yang)
- Bagua
- Tao circle
This Orthodox icon type depicts Mary pointing to the Christ child, showing him as "the Way" and earning the title "She who shows the way."
Difficulty: Hard- Hodegetria
- Eleousa
- Platytera
- Glykophilousa
This two-fingered hand gesture became the iconic symbol of the 1960s peace movement and anti-war protests.
Difficulty: Easy- Thumbs up
- Peace sign (V-sign)
- Raised fist
- Crossed fingers
This Norse symbol featuring three interlocked triangles is associated with Odin and the concept of warriors who fall in battle.
Difficulty: Medium- Valknut
- Mjolnir
- Aegishjalmur
- Yggdrasil
This attribute consisting of a flaying knife identifies the apostle who was martyred by having his skin removed while alive.
Difficulty: Hard- Saint Simon
- Saint Bartholomew
- Saint Andrew
- Saint Matthew
Found at every crosswalk, this illuminated symbol tells pedestrians when it's safe to cross the street.
Difficulty: Easy- Traffic cone
- Yield sign
- Caution light
- Walk signal
This symbol of a hammer wielded by the Norse god of thunder became a popular amulet worn by Vikings for protection.
Difficulty: Medium- Gungnir
- Mjolnir
- Labrys
- Ukonvasara
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