GK
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
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Question
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PEACE
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ANGER
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SADNESS
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HEATING
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Detailed explanation-1: -The olive tree, or more specifically an olive branch, is a symbol of peace and friendship dating back to ancient Greek mythology. Myth tells us that Zeus held a contest between Poseidon and Athena for control over Athens, asking both to make an offering.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Olive Branch Petition was adopted by Congress on July 5th, 1775 to be sent to the King as a last attempt to prevent formal war from being declared. The Petition emphasized their loyalty to the British crown and emphasized their rights as British citizens.
Detailed explanation-3: -The symbol started its life as a symbol of the British anti-nuclear movement. Since then, it has become an international sign for peace and possibly the most widely used protest symbol in the world. During the Cold War, in the 1950s, nuclear weapons were being placed in many countries in Europe.