Emblem of Sudan

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-sudan

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 year of official adoption?1985
2. What is the scientific name of central bird?Sagittarius serpentarius
3. What is the symbol on Sudan's national emblem?The emblem shows a secretary bird, a big bird that lives in African savannas and hunts snakes.
4. Why does Sudan use a secretary bird on its emblem?The bird is strong and watches for danger, so it represents strength, vigilance, and the country's ability to protect itself.

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms, emblems, and other symbols of identity.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.
National Identity: A sense of belonging to a nation, shaped by shared history, culture, and values.