Emblem of Mongolia

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/emblem-of-mongolia

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 official designation?One of the three state symbols of Mongolia, representing the government
2. What is the core symbolic element?Features the Soyombo symbol, representing independence, eternity, prosperity, and strength
3. What does the Emblem of Mongolia look like?It has a blue background with a Soyombo symbol that has flames, a sun, a moon, horizontal bars, and triangles, plus a traditional scarf called a khadag.
4. Why is the blue color important in the emblem?Blue represents the eternal sky, which is a sacred and respected part of Mongolian culture.

State Insignia: Official symbols, such as an emblem or seal, used to represent a nation's government and authority.
Sovereignty: The supreme and independent authority of a state to govern itself without external interference.
Diplomatic Representation: The official presence and activities of a country's representatives in foreign nations.