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The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the formal emblem representing the authority of the Australian Government and is featured on official items such as the Australian passport. While the kangaroo and emu are prominent 'supporters' of this emblem, what is specifically depicted within the central shield?

  1. The badges representing the six Australian statesAnswer
  2. B
    The five stars that make up the Southern Cross constellation
  3. C
    The flowering branches of the Golden Wattle floral emblem

Answer

The central shield of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms contains the badges of the six Australian states.
The correct answer accurately identifies that the central shield is the core part of the emblem used to represent the unity of the six Australian states within the Commonwealth.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the components of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
The emblem consists of a central shield, animal supporters (kangaroo and emu), a gold star at the top, and a background of wattle.
Understanding the anatomy of the symbol is necessary to distinguish between its various parts.
2
Identify the contents of the 'shield' component specifically.
The shield is divided into six sections, each representing one of the Australian states.
The question asks specifically for what is inside the shield, rather than what supports it or what is in the background.

Key Concept

The composition of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms

Hints

1
Think about how the six colonies came together to form one nation in 1901.
2
The 'supporters' (the animals) are on the outside; the shield in the middle focuses on the administrative divisions of Australia.

Practice More

Review the symbolic meaning of why the kangaroo and emu were chosen as supporters.
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