FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Coat of Arms of World Cities Europe

Coat of Arms of World Cities - Europe Quiz

Many world cities have a coat of arms unique for their heritage, and many have their origins in antiquity. How many of the following cities can you match with it's coat of arms?

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jstagamtome

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,666

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
670

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which city has a coat of arms with a monk holding a book in his left hand and raising his right hand in an oath? Hint

Strasbourg

Munich

Assisi

Santiago de Campostela

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. The coat of arms of Paris is which of the following? Hint

Five Goldenrods on solid blue background bordered in yellow

Three fleur de Lis with three bridges and a castle

Fleur de Lis on blue background, above a sailing ship with a red background

A white Lily with crossed swords on a background of golden Fleur de Lis on blue background

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Three castle towers rising above water represents which city? Hint

Oporto

Mantua

Copenhagen

Naples

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. One of the prettier crests: A golden shield with a black and silver sailing ship containing 2 flanking ravens riding on stripes of green and silver waves. Hint

Istanbul (Constantinople)

Lisbon

Genoa

Barcelona

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which city is represented by a bare-chested mermaid wielding a sword and shield on a red background, beneath a royal crown? Hint

St. Petersburg

Riga

Oslo

Warsaw

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which city's crest represents a cormorant with seaweed in its beak flanked by Triton and Neptune? Hint

Aberdeen

Liverpool

Tallinn

Stockholm

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. St. George's cross containing five lions over crossed sword and mace under a chapeau? Hint

Westminster

York

Upminster

Edinburgh

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Berlin's coat of arms can be identified by which of the following? Hint

Upright black bear on a white shield under a golden crown

Gold and silver vertical stripes behind a double-headed eagle

Two rivers converging outslde a crowned black eagle with outstreched wings

A golden stag facing a silver bear on solid red background

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. A horseman slaying a basilisk with a spear on a red background represents which city? Hint

Moscow

Prague

Krakow

Budapest

10. One for the immortals: this crest, depicting three golden Fleur de Lis on a blue background, above three bunches of watercress tied with golden bands, is the symbol of a city on the Seine known for the french rocket industry, and for being depicted by Monet in several of his paintings. What is the name of this town? Hint

Rouen

Les Andelys

Honfleur

Vernon

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Dec 18 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 7/10
Oct 31 2024 : Debarrio: 6/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city has a coat of arms with a monk holding a book in his left hand and raising his right hand in an oath?

Answer: Munich

This symbol has its origin in 1239, when the symbol first appeared on documents. Munich means "of monks", and the figure is usually depicted with a black hooded garment with red shoes, but occasionally has been without hood or depicted as a child.

2. The coat of arms of Paris is which of the following?

Answer: Fleur de Lis on blue background, above a sailing ship with a red background

First identified in a 1358 document, the boat represents the water merchants responsible for the city's early success. The coat of arms was banned during the French revolution, but was reinstated by Napoleon.

3. Three castle towers rising above water represents which city?

Answer: Copenhagen

First identified as the city symbol on a seal dating from 1296, it has later been embellished by adding helmets, lions, and foliage, and other elements. "Havn", or harbor, has been incorporated into the city's name.

4. One of the prettier crests: A golden shield with a black and silver sailing ship containing 2 flanking ravens riding on stripes of green and silver waves.

Answer: Lisbon

The ravens apparently represent the birds who guarded the grave of the martyred St. Vincent, according to a fourth century legend.

5. Which city is represented by a bare-chested mermaid wielding a sword and shield on a red background, beneath a royal crown?

Answer: Warsaw

Originally the figure had a male head and a dragon tail, but it was changed to a more conventional mermaid. The communists removed the crown when they came into power, but it was eventually restored.

6. Which city's crest represents a cormorant with seaweed in its beak flanked by Triton and Neptune?

Answer: Liverpool

The bird was originally an eagle with a sprig of broom in its mouth, taken from King John's seal. The seal was lost in 1644, and, likely by mistake, the bird became a cormorant, also called a liver bird, holding a piece of seaweed.

7. St. George's cross containing five lions over crossed sword and mace under a chapeau?

Answer: York

The strong English influences were a statement of support for England in a city at the forefront of wars with Scotland. The cap represents the cap of maintenance worn by the bearer of the civic sword.

8. Berlin's coat of arms can be identified by which of the following?

Answer: Upright black bear on a white shield under a golden crown

Berlin means place at the swamp. The reason for the choice of the bear is unknown.

9. A horseman slaying a basilisk with a spear on a red background represents which city?

Answer: Moscow

The identity of the horseman was disputed for a time, until Peter the Great decreed that he was St. George, although the motivation might have been to strengthen Russia's ties to the west, which Peter encouraged.

Answer: Vernon

A royal city, the coat of arms was awarded the town when Saint Louis was given fresh bunches of watercress here to reinvigorate himself after a tiring ride. Vernon is better known for its adjacent village, Giverny. Vernon is my hometown crest.

Source: Author jstagamtome

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor gtho4 before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.