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On the lower left-hand side of the Australian National Flag, there is a large white star with seven points. What is the symbolic meaning of these seven points?

  1. The six states of Australia and the territoriesAnswer
  2. B
    The seven stars that make up the constellation on the right side of the flag
  3. C
    The seven original colonies that united to form the Commonwealth in 1901

Answer

The seven points on the large star represent the six states of Australia and the territories.
The large seven-pointed star on the Australian National Flag is known as the Commonwealth Star or the Federation Star. Six of its points represent the six original states of Australia, and the seventh point represents the territories of the Commonwealth.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the large white star on the left side of the Australian National Flag, positioned below the Union Jack.
Identified the Commonwealth Star (also known as the Federation Star).
This is the specific symbol being questioned.
2
Count the number of points on this specific star.
The star has seven points.
The number of points is tied directly to its symbolic meaning.
3
Relate the seven points to Australia's political structure.
Six points represent the states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania) and the seventh point represents the territories.
This represents the unity of the nation's constituent parts.

Key Concept

Symbolism of the Commonwealth Star

Hints

1
Think about how many states Australia has today and how territories are also part of the nation.

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Review the names and colors of the other two official flags of Australia: the Australian Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
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