National Emblem of Bangladesh

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/national-emblem-of-bangladesh

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 national flower?Shapla (Nymphaea nouchali)
2. What is the constitutional principles represented?Nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism, symbolized by four stars
3. What does the water lily on Bangladesh's emblem mean?The water lily, called Shapla, is Bangladesh's national flower and shows the many rivers and natural beauty of the country.
4. Why are there rice and jute leaves on the emblem?Rice is the main food and jute is an important crop, so they show how people grow food and support the economy.

Iconography: The visual images and symbols used in a work of art or the study of such images.
Agrarian Economy: An economy centered on agriculture, where farming is the primary source of wealth.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.