British Heraldry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? Escutcheon Buckler Canton Target

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

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

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

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? 1296 1349 1315 1483

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? The bearer has been convicted of treason Illegitimacy Nothing, there is no such thing Royal blood

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

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

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

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