I've been online forever looking for what the colors of Englands flag represent? Plz tell me! Alsow if you can show me a sight were it's true so I know it's not BS so I don't get in trouble at school.
2006-09-06 13:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
O.K. My bad I need to know what the colors mean. For example:
Red means: blah blah blah
White means: Blah blah
Blue means: Blah Blah blah
2006-09-06 14:14:42 · update #1
The flag of Genoa was adopted by England and the City of London in 1190 for their ships entering the Mediterranean to benefit from the protection of the powerful Geonoese fleet. The maritime Republic of Genoa was rising and going to become, together with its rival Venice, one of the most important powers in the world. The English Monarch paid an annual tribute to the Doge of Genoa for this privilege.
A red cross acted as a symbol for many Crusaders in the 12th and 13th centuries. It became associated with St George and England, along with other countries and cities (such as Georgia, Milan and the Republic of Genoa), which claimed him as their patron saint and used his cross as a banner. It remained in national use until 1707, when the Union Jack (more properly known as the Union Flag, except when used at sea) which English and Scottish ships had used at sea since 1606, was adopted for all purposes to unite the whole of Great Britain under a common flag. The flag of England no longer has much of an official role, but it is widely flown by Church of England properties and at sporting events. The Flag of St. George has gained popularity in recent years, and is widely seen flown out of houses, or on cars during important football tournaments in which England is competing. (Paradoxically, the latter is a fairly recent development; until the late 20th century, it was commonplace for fans of English teams to wave the Union Flag, rather than the St George's Cross).
The rose is widely recognised as the national flower of England and is used in a variety of contexts. Predominantly, this is a red rose (which also symbolises Lancashire), such as the badge of the England national rugby union team. However, a white rose (which also symbolises Yorkshire) or a "Tudor rose" (symbolising the end of the War of the Roses) may also be used on different occasions.
The Three Lions badge performs a similar role for the English national football team and English national cricket team.
2006-09-06 13:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Chelsey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about some help with your English?
"... the colors of England's flag ..."
"Also if you can show me a site where ..."
"... so I don't get into trouble at school/"
2006-09-06 15:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cross of St. George White flag with a red cross
www.crwflags.com it gives you the history and all that too
2006-09-06 14:01:50 · answer #3 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look under yahoo English Flag and then picture English Flag and you have it
2006-09-06 13:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by Maccabee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋