The document is a 10 question quiz about the Australian flag. It asks about the colors, symbols, and meaning represented on the flag. The key details covered are: - The Australian flag features three colors - red, white and blue. - It contains the Union Jack in the top left corner representing Australia's ties to the UK. - There are 6 white stars and 1 large 7-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star. - The group of 5 stars is known as the Southern Cross constellation. - The 7 points on the Commonwealth Star represent the 6 states and 1 territory.

1. What do you know about theWhat do you know about the
Australian flag?
Try this quiz of 10 questions

2. 1. How many colours are there?1. How many colours are there?

3. 1. How many colours are there?1. How many colours are there?
3 Red White and Blue3 – Red, White and Blue

4. 2 . What is the name of the design g
in the top left corner?

5. 2 . What is the name of the design g
in the top left corner?
The Union Jack ‐ the national flag of the United Kingdom.
This sho s A stralia’s connection to the United KingdomThis shows Australia’s connection to the United Kingdom
and part of the British Commonwealth

6. 3 How many stars are on the flag?3. How many stars are on the flag?

7. 3 How many stars are on the flag?3. How many stars are on the flag?
66

8. 4 What is the name of the group of4. What is the name of the group of
5 stars on the right?

9. 4. What is the name of the group of g p
5 stars on the right?
The Southern Cross ‐ one of the most distinctive constellations visible in the
Southern Hemisphere. It is a symbol of Australia's position in the Southern
Hemisphere – The Great Southern Land

10. 5 How many points are on the star5. How many points are on the star
in the lower left?
How many points on this star???

11. 5 How many points are on the star5. How many points are on the star
in the lower left?
7
It is known as the Commonwealth Star and
is visible on the top of Australian coat of armsis visible on the top of Australian coat of arms

12. 6. What do the 7 points represent?

13. 6. What do the 7 points represent?
6 points for States
1 i f h i i1 point for the territories

14. 7. Name the 6 states of Australia
and 2 Territories

15. 7. Name the 6 states of Australia
and 2 Territories

16. 8. Name the 7 Australian Territories
remote from the mainland

17. 8. Name the 7 Australian Territories
remote from the mainland
Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
Australian Antarctic Territory.
Christmas Island.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Coral Sea IslandsCoral Sea Islands.
Heard and McDonald Islands.
Norfolk Island. (self‐governing)

18. 9 What is an ensign?9. What is an ensign?

19. 9 What is an ensign?9. What is an ensign?
An ensign is the national flag flown on a vessel to indicate nationality.
The ensign is the largest flag, generally flown at the stern (rear)
of the ship while in port.

20. 10 Describe the Australian ensign10. Describe the Australian ensign
Hint: It is based on the Australian flag but a colour has been changed.

21. 10 Describe the Australian ensign10. Describe the Australian ensign
The blue and white are reversed.
This eliminated confusion between the ensigns of Australia and Britain.

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23. Credits
Created by Charles @ozcavemanCreated by Charles @ozcaveman
May 2020