National Symbols
Which country has lacrosse as its national summer sport?
Canada
An individual's sense of belonging to a nation based on the shared culture, history, language, values, and symbols of others within the community.
What is national identity?
Which company was "He Shoots, He Scores!" advertising?
Coca-Cola
Canadians cheering for the Canadian Olympic hockey team
Us
Which country is known as "Land of the Rising Sun" based on its national flag?
Japan
A culturally recognized symbol of national identity and heritage that promotes unity amongst the community.
What is national totem?
In what year did "He Shoots! He Scores!" air for Canadian audiences?
2010
The difference between "home 'on' native land" and "home 'and' native land"
Them
Where is Machu Picchu, one of The New 7 Wonders of the World, located?
Peru
A repeated community action or emotion that aids in the reinforcement of individual belonging through shared history, unity, and collective identity.
What is a national ritual?
How did individuals protest against Colin Kaepernick and Nike's "Dream Crazy" ad?
By burning Nike merchandise
Someone's love and excitement for hockey as a sport alone, regardless of lineage and background
Them
Which country has chosen a red dragon as its national animal?
Wales
A group of people who feel a sense of connection based on a shared identity, regardless of their improbable personal engagment.
What is an imagined community?
What year did Colin Kaepernick first kneel in protest?
2016
Two individuals enthusiastically cheering for the same team during a climatic sporting moment; they will never speak to one another, they are different genders, different races, and hold contrasting religious beliefs.
Us
What is the name of the official floral emblem of Ontario?
White Trillium
A symbol or image that lacks a singular meaning; rather its meaning is derived from the unanimous interpretation of the community members.
What is an empty signifier?
Colin Kaepernick filed what kind of formal complaint against the NFL following his free agency?
A collusion grievance
Can one national symbol create a sense of both "us" and "them" at the same time?
Yes