Joan of Arc: A National Heroine

Joan of Arc, born in 1412 and executed in 1431, is celebrated as a national heroine of France. She claimed to have received divine visions from the Archangel Michael, St. Margaret, and St. Katherine of Alexandria, which instructed her to support Charles VII and help liberate France from English control.

In which year was Joan of Arc born?

• 1420

• 1431

• 1400

• 1412

Who were the figures that Joan of Arc claimed to have received visions from?

• Archangel Uriel, St. George, and St. Anne

• Archangel Raphael, St. John, and St. Mary

• Archangel Michael, St. Margaret, and St. Katherine of Alexandria

• Archangel Gabriel, St. Peter, and St. Paul

What was Joan of Arc instructed to do according to her visions?

• Support the English crown

• Support Charles VII and liberate France

• Travel to Rome

• Become a nun

Which country was Joan of Arc trying to liberate from domination?

• Spain

• Italy

• Germany

• France

What title is Joan of Arc known by in France?

• The Queen of Hearts

• The Duchess of Normandy

• The Lady of the Lake

• The Maid of Orleans