Symbols of Kings: Establishing Context Worksheet
Symbols of Kings: Establishing Context Worksheet
Investigation Questions:
1. What does the lion represent? Why would the rulers of England include so many of them on the Coat of Arms? -The lion symbolizes strength, royalty and bravery. The rulers of England included so many lions on the coat of arms because it symbolizes England as the supporters of England.
2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? -The fleur-de-lis represents the French Monarchy as perfection, light and life. It was featured on the Coat of Arms because to emphasize Clovis purification upon his conversion to Christianity which later he adopted when he followed waterlilies showed him how to safely cross a river and thus succeed in battle.
3. Why is the Irish harp featured on the Coat of Arms? - The Irish harp is featured because it represents Ireland's place in the UK.
4. What does the unicorn represent? Why would the rulers of England choose a unicorn to support their shield? - The unicorn represents power, purification, healing, wisdom, self-knowledge, renewal, and eternal life. The rulers believed it best represented the strength of their kingdom and their everlasting reign.
5. Why does the unicorn have a chain around its neck? - The unicorn has a chain around its neck because it is considered to be an untamed dangerous beast.
6. The Coat of Arms includes two phrases, “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Shame to him who evil thinks.” Choose one of these phrases and explain why a ruler might want it included in a coat of arms. -I believe a ruler would want “Blessed are peacemakers” because I believe his main priority is the safety of his kingdom and the peace
7. Research one of the colors featured in the Coat of Arms. Based on what the color represents, explain why it would be used in a royal coat of arms. -The color blue is featured in the Coat of Arms because blue symbolizes the truth and loyalty.
Investigation Questions:
1. What does the lion represent? Why would the rulers of England include so many of them on the Coat of Arms? -The lion symbolizes strength, royalty and bravery. The rulers of England included so many lions on the coat of arms because it symbolizes England as the supporters of England.
2. What does the fleur-de-lis represent? Why is it featured on the Coat of Arms of British rulers? -The fleur-de-lis represents the French Monarchy as perfection, light and life. It was featured on the Coat of Arms because to emphasize Clovis purification upon his conversion to Christianity which later he adopted when he followed waterlilies showed him how to safely cross a river and thus succeed in battle.
3. Why is the Irish harp featured on the Coat of Arms? - The Irish harp is featured because it represents Ireland's place in the UK.
4. What does the unicorn represent? Why would the rulers of England choose a unicorn to support their shield? - The unicorn represents power, purification, healing, wisdom, self-knowledge, renewal, and eternal life. The rulers believed it best represented the strength of their kingdom and their everlasting reign.
5. Why does the unicorn have a chain around its neck? - The unicorn has a chain around its neck because it is considered to be an untamed dangerous beast.
6. The Coat of Arms includes two phrases, “Blessed are the peacemakers” and “Shame to him who evil thinks.” Choose one of these phrases and explain why a ruler might want it included in a coat of arms. -I believe a ruler would want “Blessed are peacemakers” because I believe his main priority is the safety of his kingdom and the peace
7. Research one of the colors featured in the Coat of Arms. Based on what the color represents, explain why it would be used in a royal coat of arms. -The color blue is featured in the Coat of Arms because blue symbolizes the truth and loyalty.