While the Australian Aboriginal Flag was first flown in 1971, it was later formally recognized as a 'Flag of Australia' under the Flags Act 1953. In which year did this official proclamation occur, and what is the specific symbolic meaning of the yellow circle in the centre of the flag?
- The flag was proclaimed in 1995, and the yellow circle represents the sun, which is the giver of life and protector.Answer
- BThe flag was proclaimed in 1992, and the yellow circle represents a white five-pointed star symbolizing the five main island groups.
- CThe flag was proclaimed in 1901, and the yellow circle represents the Commonwealth Star and the unity of the Australian states.
Answer
The Australian Aboriginal Flag was officially proclaimed in 1995, and its central yellow circle represents the sun as the giver of life and protector.
The correct answer identifies that the official proclamation under the Flags Act 1953 happened in 1995. It also correctly states that the yellow circle symbolizes the sun, which is recognized as the giver of life and protector in Aboriginal culture.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is an official symbol of Australia (proclaimed in 1995) with specific meanings for its black, red, and yellow components.
Hints
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Think about when the flag was officially recognized by the government, which happened several decades after it was first designed in 1971.
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The year is the same as when the Torres Strait Islander Flag was also proclaimed an official flag. Both happened in the mid-1990s.
3
The central circle in the flag is yellow. In many cultures, a central yellow circle represents the source of light and life in the sky.
Practice More
Review the symbolism of the Torres Strait Islander flag to ensure you can distinguish between the two Indigenous flags of Australia.
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