List of wrong anthem incidents

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

Name:

Date:

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/list-of-wrong-anthem-incidents

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 happens when the wrong national anthem is played at a big event?It can make people feel embarrassed and upset. The country whose anthem was wronged may feel disrespected, and the event can become confusing.
2. Why is it important to play the right anthem?The anthem is a special song that shows a country's pride and history. Playing the correct one respects the country and its guests.

Sonic Emblem: A symbol of identity or meaning conveyed through sound.
Protocol: The official procedure or system of rules governing affairs of state or diplomatic occasions.
Sovereign State: A political entity that is represented by one centralized government that has sovereignty over a geographic area.