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.

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  1. This universal symbol features a simple red shape and represents love, affection, and Valentine's Day around the world.

    • Heart
    • Rose
    • Cupid
    • Ring
  2. This two-fingered hand gesture became the iconic symbol of the 1960s peace movement and anti-war protests.

    • Thumbs up
    • Peace sign (V-sign)
    • Raised fist
    • Crossed fingers
  3. Found at every crosswalk, this illuminated symbol tells pedestrians when it's safe to cross the street.

    • Traffic cone
    • Yield sign
    • Caution light
    • Walk signal
  4. This eight-pointed symbol appears on every compass and helps travelers determine which direction is north.

    • Compass rose
    • Wind vane
    • Direction wheel
    • Navigator star
  5. This circular symbol with three curved sections arranged around a center point warns of radioactive materials and nuclear hazards.

    • Biohazard symbol
    • Chemical warning
    • Toxic sign
    • Radiation symbol (trefoil)
  6. This symbol of a house or building serves as the universal button to return to a website's main page.

    • Base icon
    • Home button
    • Main marker
    • Start symbol
  7. Three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other form this icon that reveals hidden menus on mobile apps.

    • Stack icon
    • List symbol
    • Hamburger menu
    • Triple bar
  8. This ancient Egyptian symbol resembling a cross with a loop at the top represented eternal life and was often held by pharaohs and gods.

    • Ankh
    • Scarab
    • Eye of Horus
    • Djed pillar

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