Citizenship National Symbols and Days 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The Australian coat of arms features a shield divided into how many sections?
- Six (Correct answer)
- Four
- Seven
- Eight
Correct answer: Six
The shield on the coat of arms is divided into six sections, each representing one of Australia's six states.
Question 2: Who composed the music for Advance Australia Fair?
- Peter Dodds McCormick (Correct answer)
- Banjo Paterson
- Henry Lawson
- Alfred Hill
Correct answer: Peter Dodds McCormick
Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick wrote Advance Australia Fair, first performed in 1878.
Question 3: Which body can officially change Australia's national anthem?
- The Governor-General on advice of the Prime Minister (Correct answer)
- A national referendum
- The High Court of Australia
- The Senate alone
Correct answer: The Governor-General on advice of the Prime Minister
The national anthem is determined by the Governor-General acting on the Prime Minister's advice, not by referendum.
Question 4: In what year did the Golden Wattle become Australia's official national floral emblem?
- 1988 (Correct answer)
- 1901
- 1984
- 2000
Correct answer: 1988
The Golden Wattle was officially proclaimed Australia's national floral emblem in 1988, during the Bicentenary.
Question 5: What phrase is inscribed on the scroll at the base of the Australian coat of arms?
- Advance Australia (Correct answer)
- Australia Fair
- One People, One Destiny
- Land of the Free
Correct answer: Advance Australia
The scroll at the base of the coat of arms bears the words 'Advance Australia'.
Question 6: ANZAC Day commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in which year?
- 1915 (Correct answer)
- 1914
- 1916
- 1918
Correct answer: 1915
Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 during World War I.
Question 7: The national colours green and gold are linked to which natural symbol?
- The Golden Wattle flower (Correct answer)
- The Southern Cross stars
- The Uluru rock
- The Great Barrier Reef
Correct answer: The Golden Wattle flower
Green and gold reflect the colours of the Golden Wattle, Australia's national floral emblem.
Citizenship National Symbols and Days 4
The Australian coat of arms features a shield divided into how many sections?