National emblem of Indonesia

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-indonesia

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 emblem name?Garuda Pancasila
2. What is the mythological basis?The Garuda, a divine bird from ancient mythology
3. What is the Garuda Pancasila and why is it important to Indonesia?It is Indonesia's national emblem, a strong eagle that shows the country's strength, wisdom, and unity.
4. Why does the Garuda have a shield on its chest?The shield holds five symbols that represent the five principles of Pancasila, the ideas that guide Indonesia.

Garuda: A mythical bird, often depicted as a powerful eagle, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and national aspiration.
Pancasila: The five fundamental philosophical principles that form the ideological basis of Indonesia, guiding its governance and society.
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika: Indonesia's national motto, meaning 'Unity in Diversity,' emphasizing national cohesion despite vast cultural and ethnic differences.
Heraldic Shield: A shield used in coats of arms, in this context containing symbols representing the core values of Pancasila.