Australia’s symbols and national anthem
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Question 6 of 21
Australia’s symbols and national anthem
What does the shield in the Commonwealth Coat of Arms represent?
A
The federal government
B
The six states and federationThe central shield stands for the six states joined in federation; the gold star sits above it.
C
The national flower
D
The coat of arms of the UK
WhyThe central shield stands for the six states joined in federation; the gold star sits above it. Source: Our Common Bond, Part 1 — "Australia's symbols."