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Question 1 of 32

What does the Southern Cross on the Australian National Flag represent?

A group of stars visible in the southern sky.

Explanation:

"The Southern Cross, on the right, is a group of stars that can be seen in the southern sky."
The connections with the United Kingdom.
The unity of Australia's states.
The British Empire's influence.

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Question 2 of 32

Where is the Southern Cross located on the Australian National Flag?

On the left
On the right

Explanation:

"The Southern Cross is shown on the right side of the Australian flag."
In the center
At the top

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Question 3 of 32

What do the seven points of the Commonwealth Star on the Australian National Flag represent?

Six states and one territory

Explanation:

"The Commonwealth Star has seven points, each point representing one of the six states and one point for the territories."
Six states and six territories
The seven original colonies
Six states and the Commonwealth

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Question 4 of 32

How many points does the Commonwealth Star have?

4
5
6
7

Explanation:

"The Commonwealth Star, also known as the Federation Star, has seven points. Six of these points represent the six original states of Australia, while the seventh point symbolizes the territories and any future states."

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Question 5 of 32

What do we call the star under the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag?

The French Star
The Commonwealth Star

Explanation:

"The star under the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag is called the Commonwealth Star."
The Australian Star
The Union Jack Star

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Question 6 of 32

Why is the Union Jack present in the National Flag of Australia?

It shows Australia’s commitment and loyalty to the World.
It shows Australia’s commitment and loyalty to Britain.
It represents Australia’s history of British settlement and the laws they inherited as a result.

Explanation:

"The Union Jack present in the National Flag of Australia represents the history of British settlement and the laws and institutions Australia inherited as a result."
All of the above

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Question 7 of 32

What does the Union Jack on the Australian National Flag represent?

The history of British settlement and inherited laws

Explanation:

"The Union Jack present in the National Flag of Australia represents the history of British settlement and the laws and institutions Australia inherited as a result."
The Australian Indigenous heritage
The Australian army’s history
Australia’s colonial history

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Question 8 of 32

What is in the top left corner on the Australian National Flag?

The Union Jack

Explanation:

"The top left corner of the Australian National Flag features the Union Jack. This element acknowledges Australia's historical ties to the United Kingdom."
The Commonwealth Star
The Southern Cross
The Australian Coat of Arms

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Question 9 of 32

What is the background colour of the Australian National Flag?

Red
Blue

Explanation:

"The background colour of the Australian National Flag is blue."
Green
White

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Question 10 of 32

What are the colours of the Australian National Flag?

Blue, white, and red

Explanation:

"The Australian National Flag features three primary colours: blue, white, and red. "
Green, yellow, and black
Red, white, and blue
Black, white, and green

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Question 11 of 32

Which of the following are the official flags of Australia?

The Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag

Explanation:

"Australia has three official flags: the National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag."
The Australian National Flag, the English Flag, and the Aboriginal Flag
The Australian National Flag, the Southern Cross Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag
The Australian National Flag, the Australian Defence Flag, and the Aboriginal Flag

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Question 12 of 32

How many official flags does Australia have?

1
2
3

Explanation:

"Australia has three official flags: the National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Islander Flag."
4

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Question 13 of 32

Which of the following is Australia's official flag?

The Australian National Flag

Explanation:

"The Australian National Flag is Australia's official flag."
The Australian Aboriginal Flag
The Torres Strait Islander Flag
None of the above

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Question 14 of 32

What does the yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

The sun

Explanation:

"The yellow circle on the Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the sun, which is considered the giver of life and a protector. "
The moon
The stars
The sacred fire

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Question 15 of 32

What significance does the bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag have?

It has political significance.
It has ceremonial significance.

Explanation:

"The bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag is red and represents the earth, which holds ceremonial significance."
It represents the connection to the land.
It symbolizes cultural identity.

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Question 16 of 32

What does the bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

The earth

Explanation:

"The bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the earth."
The ocean
The connection of Australian people to the land
None of the above

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Question 17 of 32

What does the red colour in the Australian Aboriginal Flag symbolize?

The sun rays
The blood of Aboriginal ancestors
The earth and its ceremonial significance

Explanation:

"The red colour in the Australian Aboriginal Flag symbolizes the earth and its ceremonial significance."
The beauty of Australia’s land

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Question 18 of 32

What does the top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

The sacred land of Australia
The earth and its ceremonial significance
The blood of Aboriginal ancestors
The Aboriginal peoples of Australia

Explanation:

"The top half of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the Aboriginal peoples of Australia."

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Question 19 of 32

What does the black colour in the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

The Aboriginal peoples of Australia

Explanation:

"The black colour of the Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the Aboriginal peoples of Australia."
The struggles of the indigenous people of Australia
The Australian land and its fertility
The Australia's connection to the world

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Question 20 of 32

What are the colours of the Australian Aboriginal Flag?

Blue, white, and red
Black, red, and yellow

Explanation:

"The Australian Aboriginal Flag is black, red, and yellow."
Green, black, and white
Red, white, and green

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Question 21 of 32

What does the Australian Aboriginal Flag represent?

The Aboriginal peoples, the earth, and the sun

Explanation:

"The Australian Aboriginal Flag represents the Aboriginal peoples (black), the earth (red), and the sun (yellow)."
The history of Australia’s settlers
The Australian landscape and animals
The unity of all Australians

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Question 22 of 32

What colour is the bottom half of the Australian Aboriginal flag?

Green
Red

Explanation:

"The Aboriginal flag's bottom half is red."
Black
Yellow

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Question 23 of 32

What does the white colour represent on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

Peace

Explanation:

"The white color on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represents peace. It is featured in the dhari (a ceremonial dancer's headdress) and the five-pointed star in the center of the flag. "
Strength
Unity
Freedom

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Question 24 of 32

What do the points of the white star represent on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

The cultures of Torres Strait Island
The different regions of Australia
The six states of Australia
The island groups in the Torres Strait

Explanation:

"The points of the white star on the Torres Strait Islander flag represent the island groups in the Torres Strait."

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Question 25 of 32

What does the white dancer’s headdress on the Torres Strait Islander Flag symbolize?

All Torres Strait Islanders

Explanation:

"On the Torres Strait Islander Flag, the white dancer’s headdress in the centre is a symbol for all Torres Strait Islanders."
The land
The sea
Peace

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Question 26 of 32

What do the black lines represent on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

The Torres Strait Islander people

Explanation:

"The black lines on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the Torres Strait Islander people. These lines are a significant element of the flag, symbolizing the community and their identity."
The earth
The sea and waves
The peace and harmony

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Question 27 of 32

Where is the blue panel present on the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

On the top right side
On the bottom left side
On both sides of the flag
In the centre of the flag

Explanation:

"The blue panel on the Torres Strait Islander Flag is located in the center of the flag."

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Question 28 of 32

What does the blue panel in the center on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?

The sky
The sea

Explanation:

"The blue panel in the center of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represents the sea. "
The moon
The land

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Question 29 of 32

What do the green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent?

The land

Explanation:

"The green stripes on the Torres Strait Islander Flag represent the land. These stripes are located at the top and bottom of the flag, symbolizing the connection of the Torres Strait Islander people to their land."
The sky
The sea
The islands

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Question 30 of 32

What are the colours of the Torres Strait Islander Flag?

Green, blue, black, and white

Explanation:

"The Torres Strait Islander Flag is green, blue, black and white."
Blue, red, white, and black
Green, yellow, blue, and red
Black, white, and gold

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Question 31 of 32

How many colours does the Torres Strait Islander Flag have?

1
2
3
4

Explanation:

"The Torres Strait Islander Flag has four colors: green, blue, black, and white."

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Question 32 of 32

What does the Torres Strait Islander Flag symbolize?

The land, sea, people, and peace

Explanation:

"The Torres Strait Islander Flag symbolizes the land, sea, people, and peace."
The culture and history of Australia
The connection between the Islander people and nature
The unity of Indigenous people

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