British Heraldry

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1. Why did heraldry evolve? As good luck symbols For decoration only To distinguish warriors during battle For religious reasons

2. What were the officials who recorded and regulated the use of armonial bearings called? Yeomen Esquires Heralds Armigers

3. Most terms used in British heraldry come from which language? English French Anglo-Saxon Latin

4. What is the proper term for a full display of armonial bearings? A tapestry of arms A coat-of-arms An achievement of arms A family crest

5. What two metals are used in British heraldry? Gold and silver Gold and steel Silver and bronze Silver and brass

6. In heraldry, what is the term used for "a color"? A tincture A shade A colour A pigment

7. The language used to describe one's arms is called a: Testament Verbiage Detail Blazon

8. In heraldry, what term is used to denote the shield? Target Canton Escutcheon Buckler

9. The field, or background, of a shield may be described as a metal, a color or a: Wood Fur Cloth Jewel

10. An object placed upon the shield is called a: Particular Decoration Charge Charm

11. The bottom of the shield is called the base; what is the top called? The superior The acme The chief The summit

12. In medieval times, arms were only granted to the nobility. True False

13. When did the College of Heralds make its first "visitation" throughout England to record arms and enforce their proper usage? 1349 1296 1483 1315

14. If you want to determine a person's social status, what part of his arms should you examine? The crest The motto The shield The helm

15. All persons with the same surname share the same arms. True False

16. In heraldry, what does a "bar sinister" imply? Illegitimacy The bearer has been convicted of treason Royal blood Nothing, there is no such thing

17. In heraldry, what is a "mullet?" A fish A horse A crescent A five-pointed star shape

18. Men display their arms on a shield. Upon what do unmarried women display their arms? A lozenge A cushion Also on a shield Women are not allowed arms

19. Arms may be granted to: Corporations People All of these Cities

20. Animal or human figures at the side of the shield are called: Attendants Supporters Embellishments Servants