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What does the Union Jack in the top left corner of the Australian National Flag stand for?
- aAustralia's trade with Europe
- bAustralia's history of British settlementCorrect answer
- cThe states that joined together in 1901
- dAustralia's army, navy and air force
Why?
The Union Jack stands for Australia's history of British settlement. Many Australian institutions, such as its system of law and government, came from Britain.
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