Coat of arms of Poland

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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-poland

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 heraldic term for emblem?Godło
2. What is the adoption of current design?1990
3. What does the eagle on Poland's coat of arms look like?It is a shiny white eagle wearing a golden crown, flying on a bright red shield.
4. Why is the eagle a symbol of Poland?Legend says the founder Lech saw a white eagle, and it represents purity, peace, and noble power.

Heraldic Charge: An emblem or figure placed on a shield in heraldry, such as an animal or geometric shape.
Accoutrements: Additional items or decorations, especially those that complete a uniform or heraldic device.
National Identity: A sense of belonging to one nation, characterized by shared culture, history, and values.