What language was spoken in medieval England, where heraldry originated?
Norman French
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A knight rides into battle wearing armor that completely covers his face. His allies can't recognize him. What medieval invention could help solve his problem?
A coat of arms or recognizable heraldic symbols.
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What is a CREST?
Its the image on top of the HELMET.
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In what historical time period did heraldry become popular?
The High Middle Ages.
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A knight abandons his lord during battle. Which chivalric value has he broken?
loyalty
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baam
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banana
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seesaw
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True or False: Only kings were allowed to have coats of arms.
False. Knights, nobles, and various other people or institutions used them.
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What was chivalry?
A code of behavior knights were expected to follow.
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What was jousting?
A competition where mounted knights charged at each other with lances.
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What does a family's coat of arms help communicate?
Identity, family connections, and sometimes status.
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What is a herald?
A person who announced knights and helped identify or record coats of arms.
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Which modern object serves a similar purpose to a coat of arms: a team jersey or a toothbrush?
A team jersey
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What did zig zag lines, known as partition lines, symbolize?
fire or the sun
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What is a SHIELD?
A piece of armour carried by a knight into battle. It is used to protect him.