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DEMOCRACY: National Symbols Flashcards

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1
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What is the highest visual symbol of the State?

A

National Coat of Arms or the State Emblem

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What are the important events in your life, that are also endorsed with the on the Coat of Arms? (These documents has the Coat of Arms on it)

A

Birth Marriage Death School Certificates Passport

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3
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What does the Coat of Arms signal on an embassy wall

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That it is a home away from home when you travel.

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What does the New Coat of Arms symbolise, that was unveiled by Thabo Mbeki 0n 27 April 2010?

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It was to highlight the democratic change in SA and a new sense of patriotism.

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5
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How old was the previous Coat of Arms of SA?

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100, since 1910 - 2010

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6
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Take a picture of the COAT OF ARMS and anser the following questions:

Discuss the

MOTTO

A

THE MOTTO:

written in Khoisan Language

meaning: Diverse People Unite

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7
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COAT OF ARMS

Explain the meaning of the

EARS OF WHEAT

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EARS OF WHEAT:

Emblem of Fertility

  • Symbolises germination, growth and feasible development of any potential
  • (verwys na ontkieming, groei en ontwikkeling van potentiaal in mense)*
  • Nourishment of People
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8
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COAT OF ARMS

Describe -

ELEPHANT TUSKS

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ELEPHANT TUSKS:

Elephants represents:

  • Strenght
  • wisdom
  • moderation
  • eternity
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COAT OF ARMS:

Describe -

THE SHIELD

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THE SHIELD

Two functions:

  1. Display the identity
  2. And spiritual defence
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10
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COAT OF ARMS

Discuss the

HUMAN FIGURES

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HUMAN FIGURES:

The figures were taken from the Linton Stone -SA rock Art

The Khoisans figures show our heritage and humanity in general in SA.

The figures are shown in a greeting - symbolise unity

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Who were the first inhabitants in SA and maybe the oldest people in the world?

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The Khoisans

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Where is the Linton Stone kept today, that shows the figures on our Coat of Arms, and is world famous SA Rock Art?

A

South African Museaun in Cape Town

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13
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COAT OF ARMS

Describe the

SPEAR AND KNOBKIERIE

A

SPEAR & KNOPKIERIE

Two symbos of :

  1. Defence and Authotiry
  2. Represent the powerfull legs of Secretary Bird

The Spear and Knobkierie is lying down - symbolising peace

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14
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COAT OF ARMS

Discuss the

PROTEA

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PROTEA:

Symbol of Beauty of our land

Flowering the potential as a nation

Most popular colours of Africa on protea

Green, gold, red & black

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COAT OF ARMS

Desrcribe the symbol of

SECRETARY BIRD

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SECRETARY BIRD

Secreatry is shown in flight - shows growth and speed

Powerfull legs (spear and knobkierie) for hunting snakes,

symbolising the protection of the nation against enemies.

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COAT OF ARMS

Decuss the

RISING SUN

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RISING SUN:

The sun shows brightness, splendour and natures energy.

It symbolises:

  • Promise of rebirth
  • Knowledge,
  • good judgement,
  • will power
  • Source of life
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17
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When did SA get a new Nationa Flag?

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After the democratic elections of 27 April 1994

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18
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What does the colouring of the new Nationa Flag represent?

A

It shows important elements of the SA flag history from early days till today.

19
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Who designed the New SA National Flag

A

Mr Fred Brownell

20
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What does the Chillie RED, WHITE and BLUE on the flag represent?

A

The history of the flag, the early years

21
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What does the Green, Black and Gold on the flag show?

A

These colours appeared on SA flag in the 19th century

22
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What does the V, starting at the flag pole, and joining as one line represent?

A

Different streams in SA society joining together, taking the road ahead in unity (together)

23
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What should we remember when displaying our National Flag?

A

DISPLAYING THE FLAG:

  • When our flag is flown with other flags it should be hoisted 1st and lowered last
  • When our flags fly with other country flags it must be same size, hang at same height, our flag on right hand of building or stage
24
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What whould we do to respect our National Flag

A

The Flag may,

  • Not Touch the ground
  • Not used as a table cloth or draped against the platform
  • Not cover a statue, plaque or at unveilings things
  • Not used to start a race, competition or event
25
Q

What was the first National Anthem also called, except for the “Stem van Suid Africa”?

A

The call of South Africa

26
Q

When was the “Die Stem van SA” written and by who?

A

1918 by CJ Langenhoven

27
Q

Die Stem van Suid Africa was composed (music) by …

A. ML de Villiers

B. CJ Langenhoven

C. Louis Leipoldt

D. MT Steyn

A

Rev. ML de Villiers

28
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The first 3 verses of Die Stem were written by …

A. Louis Leipoldt

B. CJ Langenhoven

C. CJ Pienaar

D. ML de Villiers

A

CJ Langenhoven

29
Q

What did CJ Langehoven do for a job?

A

He was an Afrikaans poet

30
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When was Die Stem first sung?

A

In 1928 during the hoisting of the previous National flag for the first time.

31
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When was the english version of “Die Stem van SA”, now also known as “The Call of SA” accepted

A

1952

32
Q

What song was for long time the unofficial anthem of South Africa?

A

Nkosi Sikelele iAfrika

33
Q

Who decided that “The Call of SA” and Nkosi Sekelele iAfrika” should be accepted as National Anthem?

A

National Symbols Commission

34
Q

The First verse of Nkosi Sikelel iAfrika were probably written in __________ by _________ in 1897

Fill in missing words

A

Xhosa

by

Enoch Sontonga

35
Q

The poet _________ later added a further 7 verses to Nkosi Selekel i Afrika

A. Samuel Mqhayi

B. Solomon Plaatjie

C. Lukas Masanga

D. Enoch Sontonga

A

Samuel Mqhayi

36
Q

Enoch Sontonga was born in Lovedale in ______

A. Limpopo

B. The Eastern Cape

C. North West

D. Kwazulu Natal

A

B. Eastern Cape

37
Q

Enoch Sontonga was a devout _________ with a beautiful voice and often wrote songs which were performed by his students.

A

Christian

38
Q

Enoch recorded his hymns in a ____________, but what happened before he could publish them?

A

School exercise book

He died in 1904

39
Q

__________, one of SA’s most famous writers recorded Nkosi Sikelek iAfrica for the 1st time on 16 October 1923

A. Lukas Maree

B. Enoch Sontonga

C. Solomon Plaatjie

D. Miley Cirus

A

C. Solomon Plaatjie

40
Q

As what did Nkosi Sekelele iAfrika originated first?

A

As a Hymn

41
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What doe Nkosi Sekelele iAfrika represent?

A

Joining together of European and African cultures

Symbol of unity

42
Q

How many languages are in our National Anthem of SA?

A

5 languages

43
Q

Name the languages in our national anthem

A
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sesotho
  • Afrikaans
  • English

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