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Flags of Australia - Advanced

Overview

Flags play such an important part in daily life – for example, in national, political and sporting arenas. Do you know the history of the Australian national flag? Do you know the rules that apply to the flying of the Australian national flag? Can you explain the symbolism of the colours used and name the various parts that constitute a flag?

Find out the vital essentials about flags, including the terminology associated with them. Discover how flags have developed within Australia since European settlement.

Requirements

1. Complete the Flags of Australia honour.

2. List the history of the more popular flags flown prior to federation.

3. Describe the design and history of the Australian Ensigns.

4. Describe the design and history of the Royal and vice-regal flags.

5. What are the protocols and rules for having Christ’s “Flag” over us?

6. List the days on which the Australian national flag should be flown.

7. Prepare a timeline for the history of flags in Australia since 1800.

Answer key & resources

Adapted from AY Honors/Flags of Australia - Advanced on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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