Historical symbols: nouns
Something that represents something else
symbol
The eagle _________ freedom.
Represents, symbolizes
When something makes people argue
Controv
Synonym for symbol
emblem
Something that a person, a community, or a country believes in / finds important
value
Statues ____________ famous and important people.
honor, celebrate
When something is understood by everyone
universal
Synonym for freedom
Independence, liberty
A statue or a plaque honoring someone or something
Monument
Some statues or symbols __________ people when they do not represent the community.
Offend, exclude
Every country and community has _______ values that reflect what’s important to them.
Cultural
Synonym for exclusion, racism, unfair treatment
discrimination