Matching Pairs Symbols and MeaningsOnline version Sometimes, symbols that look similar have a different meaning behind them. Can you correctly match the symbols to what they mean? by Jenna Bruck 1 This swastika symbol has been used in many cultures such as Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. This symbol means good luck and prosperity in many countries, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, and more. 2 This swastika is the symbol of Nazi Germany. The symbol, initially used as a cultural symbol for a variety of cultures, was turned into a symbol of hate when the Nazi's used it as the symbol on the Nazi flag. 3 This Jewish Star is what Nazi's forced Jewish people to wear in their controlled territories in order to identify who was Jewish and identify them as different among the rest of their society. 4 This eagle symbol was designed by the Nazi Party and was based loosely on German Coat of Arms. Today, Neo-Nazis and other white supremacist groups use a version of this eagle symbol. 5 This symbol of an eagle is the on the official Seal of the United States. This Bald Eagle was chosen as the emblem of the United States by the Founding Fathers. The eagle's head is turned towards olive branches. 6 The Star of David, also known as the Magen David (or Shield of David), has been used since the Medieval period as a symbol Jewish people used. It was also adopted by the Zionist Movement in 1897 after the Dreyfus Affair.
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