Chapter: 13. The National Symbols
Question 1
What is the name of this wheel, and where is it typically found? How many spokes does this wheel have, and what does each spoke represent? What is the overall significance of this wheel on the national flag? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Question 2
Identify the national animal and the national bird depicted in this collage. Name the national fruit and the national flower shown here. What symbolic qualities are typically associated with the banyan tree as a national symbol? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Question 3
What country does this map represent? Name the 2 main national symbols hinted at in the image. Why are national symbols important for a country? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Question 4
What is the name of the flag shown in the picture? Describe the colors of this flag from top to bottom. What is one important rule for showing respect to this flag when it is displayed? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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