Flag of Timor-Leste

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/flag-of-timor-leste

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 adoption date?May 20, 2002
2. What is the symbolism of red field?Represents the sacrifices and blood shed during the struggle for independence
3. What does the red color on the Timor-Leste flag mean?The red field represents the blood of those who fought for freedom, honoring the sacrifice of many people.
4. Why is there a black triangle on the flag?The black triangle shows the hard times and darkness the country faced before becoming independent.

Timor-Leste: A sovereign state in Southeast Asia, also known as East Timor, officially independent since 2002.
Sovereignty: The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, representing supreme power and independence.
Isosceles Triangle: A triangle characterized by having two sides of equal length and two equal angles.
Hoist Side: The vertical edge of a flag that is attached to the flagpole, signifying its connection to the nation.