The Coat Of Arms Flashcards
What does the rising sun mean?
All life depends on the sun’s energy. This symbolizes new beginnings,light,life and clear thinking.
What does the rising sun remind us?
It reminds us the sun shines on us all and that we all have a place in its warmth and light.
The protea is……………
Uniquely South African
What does the protea symbolise?
It symbolizes our ability as a nation to grow strong for our unique talents to flower and for the beauty of our arts and crafts to shine in the world.
What do the triangles in the protea symbolise?
Facets of precious diamond and with colors of green,gold, red and black we salute the African Continent.
What does the secretary bird’s wings symbolise?
The wings are in heaven,it’s powerful legs on the ground. Symbolically it says this nation has the ability to rise up and that it can protect itself from harm.
What do the tusks of the African elephant symbolise?
From the dawn of time, African people have seen elephants as symbols of great wisdom,strength, moderation and eternity.
What does the shield symbolise?
Protection
What do the spear and knobkierie form?
Part of the strong legs of the secretary bird.
The spear and knobklerie are lying down what does that suggest?
We can fight when we must, but prefer to solve disputes through debate.
As oldest known inhabitants of our land what do the Khoisan symbolise?
Common humanity, no matter how different we may look, we are all human beings.
What will happen if we are like these figures?
We can respect each other and unite,our efforts can transform ourselves and the world around us.
What does the motto symbolise?
Our diverse people uniting.
What does the motto call us to celebrate?
Differences in people and to use diversity to create a unique culture of peace, co operation and unity.
What do the ears of wheat symbolise?
They are emblems of the fertility of our land.
