When and where was Joan of Arc born?
~1412 in Domrémy, a small village in Lorraine, France.
Why do we call her "Joan of Arc"? What did she call herself? Why?
father’s last name was probably “Darc”, which English people thought was “D’arc”, which means “of Arc”, but Joan called herself “La Pucelle”, meaning “the maid”
What was the major conflict happening during Joan of Arc's life?
The Hundred Years' War.
What was Merlin's prophecy?
A maid from the forests of Lorraine will save France.
How did Joan of Arc claim to hear from God?
She received visions and heard voices in her head from the archangel Michael and other Catholic saints.
What famous battle did Joan of Arc prove herself in?
The Siege of Orléans.
What crimes was Joan of Arc accused of?
Heresy (wearing men's clothes) and blasphemy (claiming to hear from God).
How did Joan of Arc die? When?
Burned at the stake in 1431.
What is Joan of Arc's legacy?
Canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1920, remembered as a national hero in France, etc.
What was the most interesting thing you learned about Joan of Arc? Why?
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