How well do you know the symbols and history behind one of the world’s most recognized flags? Dive into the fascinating details of the Australian flag, from its iconic Southern Cross constellation to the Commonwealth Star and the significance of its Union Jack canton. This trivia challenges your knowledge of both geography and vexillology.
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Which background color is found on the national flag of Australia?
Blue
Blue
Yellow
Yellow
Green
Green
Red
Red
How many stars are featured on the Australian national flag?
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
Three
Three
Four
Four
Which Union Flag is included in the design of the Australian flag?
Union Jack
Union Jack
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf
Jolly Roger
Jolly Roger
Stars and Stripes
Stars and Stripes
Which constellation appears to the right of the Union Jack on the Australian flag?
Ursa Major
Ursa Major
Southern Cross
Southern Cross
Pleiades
Pleiades
Orion
Orion
What color are the stars on the Australian flag?
White
White
Blue
Blue
Red
Red
Gold
Gold
What symbol is directly beneath the Union Jack on the Australian flag?
A large seven-pointed star
A large seven-pointed star
A boomerang
A boomerang
A kangaroo
A kangaroo
A red circle
A red circle
The large seven-pointed star on the Australian flag represents which concept?
The six states and the territories
The six states and the territories
Native animals
Native animals
Coastal beaches
Coastal beaches
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games
When was the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star officially adopted as part of the Australian flag’s design?
1953
1953
1908
1908
1901
1901
1903
1903
What is the official name for the large star under the Union Jack on the Australian flag?
Federation Star
Federation Star
Commonwealth Star
Commonwealth Star
Southern Star
Southern Star
Victory Star
Victory Star
Which colonial flag served as a basis for the original Australian flag competition?
French Tricolor
French Tricolor
Red Ensign
Red Ensign
British Blue Ensign
British Blue Ensign
Dutch Flag
Dutch Flag
How many points does the star representing the Commonwealth of Australia have?
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
Eight
Eight
Five
Five
In which year was the Federation of Australia, which influenced the flag’s design, established?
1914
1914
1901
1901
1788
1788
1942
1942
The larger star with seven points on the Australian flag differs from the stars in the Southern Cross. How many points does each star of the Southern Cross have (except for one)?
Six
Six
Seven
Seven
Eight
Eight
Five
Five
Which star in the Southern Cross constellation on the flag has five points instead of seven?
Epsilon Crucis
Epsilon Crucis
Beta Crucis
Beta Crucis
Alpha Crucis
Alpha Crucis
Delta Crucis
Delta Crucis
What is the main difference between the Australian national flag and the Australian Red Ensign?
Presence of animals
Presence of animals
The background color of the flag
The background color of the flag
Change in the star shapes
Change in the star shapes
Orientation of the Union Jack
Orientation of the Union Jack
Which flag must be flown over Australian government buildings?
Governor-General’s Flag
Governor-General’s Flag
Australian National Flag
Australian National Flag
Red Ensign
Red Ensign
Aboriginal Flag
Aboriginal Flag
Which year marked the centenary of the official adoption of the Australian flag?
1950
1950
2001
2001
2017
2017
1976
1976
What was the reason for the change from the original six-pointed star to a seven-pointed star on the flag?
To represent the territories as well as the states
To represent the territories as well as the states
To symbolize natural wonders
To symbolize natural wonders
Preference for odd numbers
Preference for odd numbers
Design contest rules
Design contest rules
What is strictly prohibited regarding handling of the Australian national flag?
Flying it indoors without permission
Flying it indoors without permission
Flying it at night
Flying it at night
Allowing it to touch the ground
Allowing it to touch the ground
Hoisting it in the rain
Hoisting it in the rain
In which famous annual event is the Australian flag often seen leading a parade across the Sydney Harbour Bridge?
Australia Day
Australia Day
Labour Day
Labour Day
Anzac Day
Anzac Day
Boxing Day
Boxing Day
Which of these national flags features both the Union Jack in the canton and the Southern Cross constellation in the fly, similar to the Australian national flag?
Tuvalu
Tuvalu
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
New Zealand
New Zealand
Fiji
Fiji
The Australian Aboriginal Flag and Torres Strait Islander Flag were granted official status alongside the Australian National Flag in which year?
1965
1965
1995
1995
1988
1988
2007
2007
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