Swiss Guard

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the unit designation?Pontifical Swiss Guard
2. What is the year of establishment?1506
3. What is the Swiss Guard and why do they wear colorful uniforms?The Swiss Guard is a special group that protects the Pope. They wear bright red, blue, and yellow uniforms with big hats because it shows their history and makes them stand out.
4. Who can become a Swiss Guard?Only unmarried Swiss Catholic men between 19 and 30 can join. They must be at least 5'8.5" tall, have finished Swiss army training, and have a school diploma.

Holy See: The ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, headed by the Pope.
Vatican City State: An independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, serving as the seat of the Holy See.
Conclave: A meeting of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a new Pope.
Corps of Gendarmerie of Vatican City: The primary law enforcement and security body responsible for general order within Vatican City.