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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?
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?
From which heritage does fungi music trace its origins?
From which heritage does fungi music trace its origins?
Which flower is designated as the territorial flower of the Virgin Islands?
Which flower is designated as the territorial flower of the Virgin Islands?
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What does the coat of arms of the Virgin Islands depict?
What does the coat of arms of the Virgin Islands depict?
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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
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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
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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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Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Virgin Islands through this quiz on its national symbols. Learn about the territorial badge, colors, music, and flora that reflect the identity and spirit of the Virgin Islanders. Test your knowledge of their unique traditions and natural symbols!
