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The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia, representing national unity and the authority of the government. What specific detail is contained inside the central shield of this emblem to represent the six Australian states?

  1. The badges of each of the six statesAnswer
  2. B
    The five stars of the Southern Cross
  3. C
    The figures of the kangaroo and the emu

Answer

The badges of each of the six states
The correct answer is the badges of each of the six states because the central shield of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms is specifically designed to show the symbols of the six states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania) to represent their federation.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the central component of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.
The central component is a shield.
The shield is the core part of the emblem that carries the primary symbols of the nation's jurisdiction.
2
Determine what is depicted within that shield to represent the Australian states.
The shield depicts the badges of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania.
These badges specifically represent the six states that joined together to form the Commonwealth in 1901.

Key Concept

The internal composition of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms shield.

Hints

1
Think about the central part of the emblem and what it specifically holds to show the union of different regions.
2
The kangaroo and emu are on the outside of the shield. Focus on what is depicted on the shield surface itself.
3
The shield contains six distinct symbols, one for each of the states that federated in 1901.

Practice More

Review the other elements of the Coat of Arms, such as the Golden Wattle background and the Commonwealth Star above the shield.
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