Novus ordo seclorum

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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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.

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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 latin phrase?Novus ordo seclorum
2. What is the literal translation?New order of the ages
3. What does "Novus ordo seclorum" mean?It means "new order of the ages" or "a brand new start."
4. Where can we see the phrase on U.S. money?It is on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States, which appears on some U.S. coins and bills.

American Exceptionalism: The belief that the United States is unique and holds a special place among nations due to its history and ideals.
Enlightenment Principles: Ideas emphasizing reason, individualism, and human rights that influenced the American Revolution.
Classical Tradition: The influence of ancient Greek and Roman culture, philosophy, and literature on later societies.