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Heraldry Essentials

Heraldry

Test your knowledge of coats of arms, heraldic colors, officers, and historical rules.

heraldry history middle_ages symbols
10 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 11, 2026
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1 How many standard metals are used in traditional heraldry?
  • A 2
  • B 4
  • C 6
  • D 8
2 Which English monarch incorporated the College of Arms by Royal Charter in 1484?
  • A Richard III
  • B Henry VIII
  • C William the Conqueror
  • D Edward I
3 What is the official title of the chief heraldic officer for Scotland?
  • A Lord Lyon King of Arms
  • B Garter Principal King of Arms
  • C Norroy and Ulster King of Arms
  • D Clarenceux King of Arms
4 In heraldry, what color does the tincture term 'Gules' represent?
  • A Red
  • B Green
  • C Blue
  • D Black
5 In heraldry, what color does the tincture term 'Azure' represent?
  • A Blue
  • B Yellow
  • C Purple
  • D Green
6 In heraldry, what color does the tincture term 'Sable' represent?
  • A Black
  • B White
  • C Red
  • D Gold
7 Which heraldic metal represents gold or yellow?
  • A Or
  • B Argent
  • C Purpure
  • D Vert
8 Which heraldic metal represents silver or white?
  • A Argent
  • B Or
  • C Sable
  • D Gules
9 In which century did modern systemic heraldry first emerge in Western Europe?
  • A 12th century
  • B 8th century
  • C 15th century
  • D 18th century
10 According to the basic Rule of Tincture, a heraldic metal must not be placed upon what?
  • A Another metal
  • B A color
  • C A shield
  • D A fur
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