What did the following symbols convey in the Declaration of Rights? (

1.	What did the following symbols convey in the Declaration of Rights? (i) The broken chain (ii) The bundle of rods or fasces (iii) Sceptre (iv) Snake biting its tail to form a ring (v) Red Phrygian cap (vi) The law tablet
Answer» (i) The broken chains: Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free. (ii) The bundle of rods or fasces: One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. Strength lies in unity. (iii) Sceptre: Symbol of royal power. (iv)Snake biting its tail to form a ring: Symbol of eternity. A ring has neither beginning nor end. (v) Red Phrygian cap: Cap worn by a slave upon becoming free. (vi) The law tablet: The law is the same for all, and all are equal before it.

What did the following symbols convey in the Declaration of Rights? (i) The broken chain (ii) The bundle of rods or fasces (iii) Sceptre (iv) Snake biting its tail to form a ring (v) Red Phrygian cap (vi) The law tablet

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(i) The broken chains: Chains were used to fetter slaves. A broken chain stands for the act of becoming free.

(ii) The bundle of rods or fasces: One rod can be easily broken, but not an entire bundle. Strength lies in unity.

(iii) Sceptre: Symbol of royal power.

(iv)Snake biting its tail to form a ring: Symbol of eternity. A ring has neither beginning nor end.

(v) Red Phrygian cap: Cap worn by a slave upon becoming free.

(vi) The law tablet: The law is the same for all, and all are equal before it.