Small Whale · Reading worksheet

Sol de Mayo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sol-de-mayo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Sol de Mayo. Small Whale. https://smallwhale.org/articles/sol-de-mayo. Accessed 2026-09-22. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the Sol de Mayo?The Sol de Mayo is a golden sun with a human face that represents Argentina's independence and national identity. It is a bright symbol on the flag and the coat of arms.
2. Why does the Sol de Mayo have 32 rays?The sun has 32 rays—16 straight and 16 wavy—to show its bright energy and to make the symbol unique among other suns.
3. Where can I see the Sol de Mayo in Argentina?You can see the Sol de Mayo on the Argentine flag, on the coat of arms, on government seals, and even on coins and banknotes.
4. When was the Sol de Mayo first used on the flag?The Sol de Mayo was added to the flag and coat of arms on March 12, 1813, by the National Constituent Assembly.
5. Why does the Sol de Mayo have a human face in the middle?The human face shows a warm, guiding presence, reminding people that the sun watches over the nation.
6. From the article, write the official adoption date:March 12, 1813, by the National Constituent Assembly

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms and other heraldic symbols, often used to identify individuals or nations.
Sovereignty: The supreme authority within a territory, signifying self-governance and independence from external control.
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