Coat of Arms of Pakistan

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coat-of-arms-of-pakistan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of adoption?Adopted in 1947, coinciding with Pakistan's independence
2. What is the heraldic device?A shield containing a star and crescent moon, symbolizing Islam
3. What does the star and crescent moon on Pakistan's emblem mean?They show Islam, the faith of most Pakistanis, linking the country to Islamic heritage.
4. Why are cotton flowers and wheat stalks in the emblem?They show Pakistan's farming and natural resources, highlighting prosperity from agriculture.

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms, banners, and other heraldic devices.
Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study or interpretation of these.
Nation-Building: The process of creating a strong sense of national identity and unity among a population.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.