Examkin

Question

Difficulty: MediumTorres Strait Islander Flag

The Torres Strait Islander Flag is an official flag of Australia used to represent the identity and unity of the people from the Torres Strait. In the design of this flag, which of the following is represented by the blue panel in the center?

  1. The seaAnswer
  2. B
    The land
  3. C
    The Torres Strait Islander people

Answer

The sea
The blue panel in the center of the Torres Strait Islander Flag represents the sea, specifically the waters of the Torres Strait that surround the islands.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recall the horizontal structure of the Torres Strait Islander Flag.
The flag has green stripes at the top and bottom, separated from a central blue panel by thin black lines.
Understanding the layout is the first step in identifying the meaning of each section.
2
Match the colors to their official symbolic meanings.
Green equals land, Black equals the people, and Blue equals the sea.
This confirms the specific representation of the central blue section.

Key Concept

Symbolism of colors in the Torres Strait Islander Flag

Hints

1
Think about the geography of the Torres Strait and what would be in the 'middle' or surrounding the islands.
2
The flag uses green for land and black for people; consider what the remaining color, blue, traditionally represents in a maritime context.

Practice More

Review the symbolism of the white Dhari and the five-pointed star to complete your understanding of the flag's central symbols.
Estimated Time:45s
Rate this question

Topics

Torres Strait Islander Flag

More questions from this topic