SOCIAL STUDIES 4, PRIDE IN OUR NATION Flashcards
(26 cards)
In what year did The Bahamas become independent?
1973
Who designed The Bahamas’ flag?
Mr. Hervis Bain
What are the colors of the Bahamian flag?
Black Gold Aquamarine
What does the black triangle in the Bahamian flag represent?
The majority of the people
What does the center gold stripe in the Bahamian flag represent?
The sun
What do the aquamarine stripes in the Bahamian flag represent?
The sea
When was the Bahamian flag first raised?
Midnight July 9th, 1973
On what occasions is the Bahamian flag raised?
Independence Day
When is The Bahamas’ independence celebrated?
July 10
What is a motto?
A phrase expressing a belief
What is the Bahamian motto?
Forward, Upward, Onward, Together
Where can the Bahamian motto be found?
Coat-of-Arms
What items can be found on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms?
Light pink conch shell Wavy green palm fronds Santa Maria Wavy blue barrulets Shield Flamingo Blue Marlin
What does the light pink conch shell on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
Marine life
What do the wavy green palm fronds on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
Natural vegetation
What does the Santa Maria on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
Christopher Columbus’ flagship
What do the wavy blue barrulets on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
The Bahamas’ waters
Describe the shield on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
The shield has a brilliant sun signifying The Bahamas’ balmy resort climate and its bright future
What does the flamingo on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
The Bahamas’ national bird
What does the blue marlin on The Bahamas’ coat-of-arms symbolize?
The Bahamas’ national fish
What is The Bahamas’ national flower?
Yellow Elder
What is The Bahamas’ national tree?
Lignum VItae
What does lignum vitae mean?
Tree of life
What is The Bahamas’ pledge of allegiance?
I pledge my allegiance to the flag and to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas for which it stands
One people united in love and service.
