Understanding Patriotism and National Identity

What is a patriot?

• Someone who loves their country and is loyal to it.

• Someone who dislikes their country.

• Someone who is indifferent to their country.

• Someone who only loves their country when it benefits them.

What is patriotism?

• The feeling of love and respect for one's country.

• The feeling of hatred towards one's country.

• The feeling of indifference towards one's country.

• The feeling of only loving one's country when it is convenient.

What are the expectations of a patriotic citizen?

• Respect the national symbol, be honest, handle governmental property well, and make Nigeria great.

• Disrespect the national symbol and be dishonest.

• Only care about personal gain.

• Ignore governmental property.

What are national symbols?

• Symbols that represent a nation.

• Symbols that represent personal beliefs.

• Symbols that have no meaning.

• Symbols that are only for decoration.

What does the National Flag of Nigeria represent?

• Green represents agriculture and white represents peace and unity.

• Green represents peace and white represents agriculture.

• Both colors represent war.

• The colors have no significance.

What denominations make up the National Currency of Nigeria?

• N5, N10, N20, N50, N100, N200, N500, N1000.

• N1, N2, N3, N4.

• Only N1000.

• N10, N20, N30.

What is the motto of Nigeria?

• Unity, faith, peace and progress.

• Strength and honor.

• Freedom and justice.

• Peace and love.

What does the Eagle in the Nigerian Coat of Arms represent?

• Strength.

• Weakness.

• Indifference.

• Fear.

What do the two horses in the Nigerian Coat of Arms symbolize?

• Dignity.

• Fear.

• Strength.

• Weakness.

What do the yellow flowers in the Nigerian Coat of Arms represent?

• Crocus meaning the beauty of Nigeria.

• A sign of war.

• A sign of poverty.

• A sign of indifference.