Citizenship National Symbols and Days 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What colours appear on the Australian national flag?
- Red, white and blue (Correct answer)
- Green, gold and blue
- Red, yellow and black
- Blue, white and green
Correct answer: Red, white and blue
The Australian national flag uses red, white and blue, reflecting its British heritage.
Question 2: What does the seven-pointed star on the Australian flag represent?
- The Commonwealth Star representing six states and the territories (Correct answer)
- The seven days of the week
- The seven original colonies
- The Southern Cross constellation
Correct answer: The Commonwealth Star representing six states and the territories
The Commonwealth Star has seven points — one for each of the six states and one for Australia's territories.
Question 3: On which date is Remembrance Day observed in Australia?
- 11 November (Correct answer)
- 25 April
- 8 May
- 1 July
Correct answer: 11 November
Remembrance Day on 11 November marks the armistice that ended World War I in 1918.
Question 4: What is the floral emblem of Australia?
- Golden Wattle (Correct answer)
- Waratah
- Kangaroo Paw
- Sturt's Desert Pea
Correct answer: Golden Wattle
The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) was officially proclaimed Australia's national floral emblem in 1988.
Question 5: Which animal appears on the left side of the Australian coat of arms?
- Kangaroo (Correct answer)
- Emu
- Wombat
- Platypus
Correct answer: Kangaroo
The kangaroo appears on the left side of the Australian coat of arms, symbolising forward progress.
Question 6: What is the name of Australia's national anthem?
- Advance Australia Fair (Correct answer)
- God Save the King
- Waltzing Matilda
- Australia, Our Home
Correct answer: Advance Australia Fair
Advance Australia Fair became the official national anthem on 19 April 1984.
Question 7: Wattle Day is celebrated annually on which date?
- 1 September (Correct answer)
- 26 January
- 3 March
- 1 November
Correct answer: 1 September
Wattle Day is celebrated on 1 September each year to honour Australia's national floral emblem.
Citizenship National Symbols and Days 2
What colours appear on the Australian national flag?