Standard One - Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago

What is the significance of the palm tree in the coat of arms?

• Symbol of strength

• Always shown to be bearing fruit

• Represents unity

• Symbol of peace

What does the golden steering wheel in the coat of arms highlight?

• Agricultural importance

• Industrial revolution

• Discovery and settlement by sea voyages

• Technological advancement

What do the two hummingbirds in the shield represent?

• Trinidad as the land of the hummingbird

• Symbol of freedom

• Representation of peace

• Connection to ancient mythology

Which vessels are represented in the shield of the coat of arms?

• Endeavour, Discovery, Challenger

• HMS Victory, USS Constitution, HMS Beagle

• Mayflower, Titanic, Queen Mary

• Santa Maria, La Pinta, La Nina

What do the Scarlet Ibis and Coq Rico represent in the coat of arms?

• Symbol of strength and courage

• National birds of Trinidad and Tobago

• Representative of peace and harmony

• Connection to ancient folklore

What do the three peaks beneath the Scarlet Ibis represent?

• Trinity Hills in the southeast coast of Trinidad

• Volcanic mountains of Tobago

• Connection to ancient civilizations

• Symbol of the Holy Trinity

What does the ocean at the base of the coat of arms symbolize?

• Symbol of mystery and intrigue

• Connection to outer space

• Importance of history and identity

• Representation of technological advancement

What is the national motto displayed at the base of the coat of arms?

• Progress through perseverance

• Together we aspire, together we achieve

• Strength through unity

• Unity in diversity