Heraldry and Coat of Arms
Explore the fascinating world of heraldry and coat of arms with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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Heraldry and Coat of Arms
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1. What is the main purpose of a coat of arms?
To show how rich a family is
To identify knights in battle and families
To decorate castles
To scare enemies
2. Which of the following is NOT a common element found on a coat of arms?
Shield
Motto
Car
Crest
3. The study of heraldry is called .
4. A common animal found on many coats of arms, symbolizing bravery, is the .
5. Every family in medieval times had a unique coat of arms.
True
False
6. Describe one symbol you might find on a coat of arms and what it could represent.
Match the heraldry term with its definition.
7. Blazon
a. The art and science of designing, displaying, and recording coats of arms.
8. Charge
b. Any device or design placed on the field of a shield.
9. Heraldry
c. The formal description of a coat of arms.