Coat of arms of Palestine

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-palestine

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 emblem of the palestine liberation organization (PLO)?Often incorporates a map of Palestine, signifying territorial claims and national aspirations
2. What is the meaning of pan-arab colors?Red (struggle), white (peace), black (oppression), green (land and hope)
3. Why does the emblem have a golden eagle?The eagle of Saladin is a symbol of power and history in the Middle East, showing strength and a link to past leaders.
4. How is the PLO emblem different from the State of Palestine emblem?The PLO emblem often shows a map of Palestine, while the State of Palestine emblem uses the eagle and the flag colors.

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms and other heraldic symbols.
Pan-Arab Colors: A set of colors (red, white, black, green) used in the flags of many Arab nations, symbolizing shared history and aspirations.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory; the ability of a state to govern itself independently.