About this Study Set
This study set covers Heraldry through
22 practice questions.
Learn the fundamental elements and history of heraldry, the system of coats of arms and emblems. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 22 questions from the
Heraldry Basics for Teens study set below.
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1
What is the primary purpose of a coat of arms in heraldry?
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A
To identify an individual, family, or organization
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B
To serve as a battle cry during combat
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C
To indicate a person's wealth and status
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D
To decorate a knight's armor
2
The study and practice of heraldry is called:
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A
Genealogy
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B
Cartography
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C
Heraldry
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D
Philately
3
Which historical period saw the rise of heraldry as a significant practice, particularly for knights?
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A
The Roman Empire
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B
The Middle Ages
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C
The Renaissance
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D
The Victorian Era
4
A shield, the central element of a coat of arms, is known in heraldry as a:
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A
Crest
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B
Motto
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C
Charge
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D
Escutcheon
5
What are the main colors used in heraldry called?
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A
Hues
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B
Tints
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C
Tinctures
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D
Shades
6
Which of these is NOT a primary heraldic color (known as 'colours')?
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A
Red (Gules)
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B
Blue (Azure)
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C
Green (Vert)
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D
Yellow (Or)
7
What is a 'charge' in heraldry?
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A
The helmet worn by a knight
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B
A symbol placed on the shield
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C
The frame around a coat of arms
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D
A decorative border on a shield
8
What is the term for the object worn on top of a knight's helmet, often depicted in a coat of arms?
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A
A crown
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B
A coronet
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C
A crest
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D
A helm
9
What does the term 'blazon' refer to in heraldry?
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A
The act of painting a coat of arms
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B
The symbolic meaning of a crest
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C
A written description of a coat of arms
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D
The tournament where shields were displayed
10
Which of these animals is commonly found as a charge in heraldry, representing courage and strength?
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A
Dolphin
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B
Lion
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C
Squirrel
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D
Butterfly
11
What is a 'supporter' in heraldry?
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A
A decorative knot on a shield
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B
Figures that stand on either side of the shield
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C
The base of a coat of arms
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D
A type of metal used in shields
12
The national flag of Scotland, the Saltire, is an example of a heraldic symbol. What shape is it?
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A
A cross
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B
A chevron
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C
A saltire (diagonal cross)
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D
A fess (horizontal band)
13
Which country has a national emblem featuring a lion rampant, often associated with its royal standard?
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A
France
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B
Spain
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C
Scotland
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D
Germany
14
What is the term for a simple horizontal band across the center of a shield in heraldry?
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A
Pale
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B
Chevron
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C
Fess
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D
Bend
15
In heraldry, what does the color black (Sable) often symbolize?
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A
Joy and happiness
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B
Constancy and grief
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C
War and aggression
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D
Peace and tranquility
16
What is a 'motto' in the context of a coat of arms?
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A
A decorative pattern on the shield
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B
A short phrase or saying, often beneath the shield
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C
The name of the knight who first bore the arms
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D
A symbol of rank or authority
17
What is the heraldic term for the diagonal stripe across a shield, typically from the upper-left to the lower-right?
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A
Fess
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B
Pale
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C
Bend
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D
Chevron
18
Which of these is NOT a heraldic 'metal'?
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A
Or (Gold/Yellow)
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B
Argent (Silver/White)
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C
Azure (Blue)
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D
Gules (Red)
19
What is a 'garb' in heraldry, often seen as a charge?
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A
A sword
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B
A ship's wheel
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C
A sheaf of wheat
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D
A hunting horn
20
The process of granting new coats of arms is typically overseen by:
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A
Local councils
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B
Government treasuries
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C
Official heraldic authorities
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D
Art museums
21
What is the heraldic term for a design that looks like an upside-down 'V' on a shield?
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A
Fess
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B
Chevron
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C
Pale
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D
Bend
22
In heraldry, what does the color green (Vert) often symbolize?
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A
Wealth and prosperity
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B
Hope and joy
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C
Strength and courage
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D
Loyalty and fidelity
