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What does the word 'vigilante' in the context of the coat of arms signify?
What does the word 'vigilante' in the context of the coat of arms signify?
- To be powerful
- To be watchful (correct)
- To be free
- To be rich
Which color in the territorial colours represents the hills of the Virgin Islands?
Which color in the territorial colours represents the hills of the Virgin Islands?
- Blue
- Yellow
- Red
- Green (correct)
From which heritage does fungi music trace its origins?
From which heritage does fungi music trace its origins?
- The Caribbean islanders
- The indigenous cultures
- The European colonizers
- Africa through slavery (correct)
Which flower is designated as the territorial flower of the Virgin Islands?
Which flower is designated as the territorial flower of the Virgin Islands?
What does the coat of arms of the Virgin Islands depict?
What does the coat of arms of the Virgin Islands depict?
Flashcards
Virgin Islands Coat of Arms
Virgin Islands Coat of Arms
The Virgin Islands' official emblem, featuring Queen Ursula and oil lamps, symbolizing the 11,000 virgins.
Virgin Islands Territorial Tree
Virgin Islands Territorial Tree
The white cedar tree, representing the Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands Colors
Virgin Islands Colors
Yellow (sunrise), green (hills), blue (sea), white (beaches), and red (spirit) represent the Islands.
Virgin Islands Music
Virgin Islands Music
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Virgin Islands Flower
Virgin Islands Flower
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Study Notes
National Symbols
- Territorial Badge (Coat of Arms): Represents vigilance; features Queen Ursula with 11,000 oil lamps, symbolizing 11,000 Virgins.
- Territorial Tree: White Cedar Tree
- Territorial Colors:
- Yellow: Represents the rising sun
- Green: Represents the hills
- Blue: Reflects the Caribbean Sea
- White: Reflects the beaches
- Red: Represents the spirited nature of Virgin Islanders
- Territorial Music: Fungi Music; evolved from African music through slavery and emancipation.
- Territorial Flower: White Cedar Flower
- Territorial Bird: Turtle Dove
- Territorial Clothing: Virgin Islands prints showcasing cultural aspects.
- Example prints: Turtle Dove, Oleander, Hibiscus Flower, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Virgin Island Sloops.
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