Flags of the World!!!!!!!

Flags of the World!!!!!!!

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Flashcard

Life Skills, Social Studies, Geography

8th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sonia O'Donnell

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this? Options: New Zealand, Japan, Australia, England

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Australia

Answer explanation

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The seven points on the star represent unity b.e tween the states and territories. The southern cross is on the flag to represent where the country is. And the Union Jack is on the flag to represent England taking over our land.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this?

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Back

Proposed Flag of Antarctica

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this?

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Back

Greece

Answer explanation

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These stripes are said to symbolize the nine syllables in the Greek phrase that translates to mean “Freedom or Death.” These stripes are also believed to symbolize each letter in the Greek word for “freedom.” However, some believe that the stripes represent the nine Greek muses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this? Madagascar, South Africa, Ireland, Wales

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Back

Madagascar

Answer explanation

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The white is said to stand for purity and the red for sovereignty; the green represents the coastal regions and symbolizes hope. Many other former French colonies adopted vertical or horizontal tricolours, showing clearly the influence of the French Tricolor on their designs, but Madagascar chose a unique arrangement.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this?

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Back

Brazil

Answer explanation

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The green color is a symbol of the flora and fauna of Brazil, the yellow represents gold, and the blue globe and stars symbolize the night sky filled with stars and constellations that also stands for the country's states.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this?

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Back

New Zealand

Answer explanation

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The stars on the Flag represent the Southern Cross constellation, emphasising New Zealand's location in the South Pacific Ocean. The Union Jack in the top left-hand corner of the Flag recognises New Zealand's historical foundations as a former British colony and dominion.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which country's flag is this? Options: Jamaica, South Africa, Ireland, India.

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Back

South Africa

Answer explanation

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An enduring symbol of unity and overcoming adversity as a nation. Talk of a new South African flag design first emerged with the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990. It came at a time when the country needed change, a binding symbol of hope and freedom and a true rainbow nation indicator.

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