Animal Kingdom
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Costa Rican Symbols
Everyday Objects
Cultural Symbols
100
What animal is a universal symbol of peace, often seen with an olive branch?
Dove 🕊️
100
What color often symbolizes danger or love?
Red
100
What does the famous Costa Rican phrase "Pura Vida" mean?
Pure Life or Simple Life... It has multiple meanings.
100
A heart is a universal symbol for what?
Love or affection ❤️
100
The Star of David is a well-known symbol of what religion?
Judaism
200
This large marine mammal is often seen as a symbol of grace, power, and freedom in the ocean.
Dolphin or Whale
200
What color can symbolize peace, purity, or innocence?
White
200
What national monument in San José is a symbol of Costa Rican independence and liberty?
The National Monument
200
What object is a symbol of knowledge and education?
A book
200
The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark that symbolizes which country?
France
300
In many cultures, this small, hardworking insect symbolizes diligence and community.
Ants or Bees
300
Which color is often associated with sadness, coldness, or stability?
Blue
300
The national flower of Costa Rica, a type of orchid, is a symbol of the country's natural beauty. What is its name?
La Guaria Morada
300
A crown is a symbol of what?
Royalty or Power
300
What is the name of the symbol that represents the balance of opposing forces, often seen in Chinese philosophy?
Yin and Yang
400
This mythical bird is a symbol of rebirth and immortality, rising from the ashes.
The Phoenix
400
Which color can symbolize royalty, luxury, or wisdom?
Purple
400
This type of cart, often hand-painted and vibrantly colored, is a traditional symbol of Costa Rican culture and hard work.
Oxcart or Carreta
400
What object, often associated with a scale, is a symbol of justice?
A scale or balance
400
In Japan, what tree and its blossoms are a national symbol representing renewal and the fleeting nature of life?
The cherry blossom tree
500
The symbol of a serpent or snake in many ancient myths and fairy tales represents what two opposing ideas?
Evil, temptation, or danger, but also knowledge and wisdom.
500
In many stories, the color white can symbolize purity and innocence, but it can also represent what other, more negative concept?
Death or emptiness
500
While not a specific literary symbol, the sloth is the national animal of Costa Rica. What could this animal, known for its slow movement, symbolize in a story?
Patience, living a simple life, or a slow and peaceful journey
500
A key is a common symbol in a story. What two concepts does a key most often represent?
Secrets or a solution to a problem
500
The symbol of a tree, especially one with deep roots, is a common one across many cultures. What does a tree often symbolize in literature?
Life, wisdom, growth, or the connection between heaven and earth