Symbols and Their Meanings Flashcard

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What is a symbol?

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Something that stands for or reminds us of something else important

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What is a flag?

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A piece of cloth with colors and shapes that represent a country or group

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Liberty

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Being free to make your own choices and live as you wish

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What is a nation?

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A large group of people living in the same country under one government

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Represent

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To stand for or be a sign of something else

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Statue

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A figure made of stone, metal, or other material that looks like a person or animal

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What is an eagle often a symbol of?

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Power

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Monument

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A special building or statue built to honor a person or event

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What are stripes?

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Long, straight bands of color on a surface

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What does freedom mean?

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The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants