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Joan of Arc
Here is an online quiz, complete with answer links. High schoolers respond to nine short answer questions about Joan of Arc, her battles, and even the voices in her head. The best part, they can check their own answers.
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Joan of Arc Quiz
An online interactive history quiz is how learners show what they know about Joan of Arc. They respond to 48 multiple choice questions then submit their answers to be scored. Note: The quiz can also be completed in a print form.
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Witnesses to Joan of Arc and The Hundred Years' War
Students trace Joan of Ar's history from early childhood through her death and on to her nullification trial. Joan's place in the history of the Hundred Years' War, what motivated her, enabled her, and brought about her demise is the...
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Witnesses to Joan of Arc and The Hundred Years' War
Students explore the key events of the Hundred Years' War Using computer technology, they research the life of Joan of Arc. Students explain Joan's military and political strategies and their importance in history. Students complete...
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100 Years War and Joan of Ark
What events led up to the Hundred Years War? In small groups or pairs the class discusses several critical thinking questions and then writes a fictional dialogue that depicts both an English and a French point of view.
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Joan of Arc: Virgin Warrior
Students view a documentary on Joan of Arc. She is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic religion, yet she was burned at the stake as a heretic. After viewing, students discuss what they saw and write a newspaper column...
Center for History Education
How Did the Public View Women’s Contributions to the Revolutionary War Effort?
Calling upon the legacies of Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, and Catherine the Great, Esther Reed rallied Southern women to support the American Revolution. Using a broadside by Reed and other primary sources, such as poetry, young historians...
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Medieval Knight Life
Students research the Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson, students complete lessons about feudalism, life on a manor, chivalry and knighthood, an activity about the Battle of Hastings, the growth of Middle Age towns, the trial by...
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The Black Death and HIV/AIDS: Which is the Worse Plague?
Exploring the similarities and differences between the Black Death and HIV/AIDS, students write persuasive essays answering which is the "worse plague." This cross-curricular activity between Language Arts and Social Studies addresses...
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FAMOUS NAMES
Learners study some important people and events in French culture. They complete a worksheet and circle every item that is associated with France. They respond to written cues identifying the country's language and culture.
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Films Legends
Learners watch and discuss films. For this video viewing lesson, students watch a film related to a different topic every Friday. Learners watch these films in order to encourage discussion and Internet research. Suggested film...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Joan of Arc (1431)
The story of Joan of Arc, the peasant girl whose religious visions altered the history of France, has been told often. And like so many stories in history, things do not end well for Joan. On May 30, 1431, after a lengthy and highly...
Other
Just France: History of France
A detailed text-based account of the history of France from earliest times to the present. Included in the history are Gaul, Roman Empire, Franks, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, French monarchy, French Revolution, establishment of a Republic,...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Jerome: Against Vigilantius
Fordham University's Medieval Source Book is a collection of copy-permitted texts from the public domain related to medieval and Byzantine history. This site contains the full-text translation of a letter dictated by Joan of Arc to the...
A&E Television
History.com: The Apache Woman Warrior Who Helped Lead Resistance to European Invaders
A lesser-known warrior, Lozen, an Apache, or Nde, woman also resisted European domination. Known for her bravery, military prowess, and dedication to her people's safety during a tumultuous period in Apache history, Lozen was a warrior...
A&E Television
History.com: Hundred Years' War
Article presents an overview of the causes and course of the Hundred Years' War.
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Joan of Arc
This site, which is provided for by infoplease.com, gives a timeline of world history in the 15th Century.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Medieval Inquisition
A Wikipedia article that reports on the Medieval Inquisition throughout Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries. Discusses the origin and history as well as the procedure of investigation, trial, torture, and punishment.
BBC
Bbc: The Hundred Years War
The Hundred Years' War was fought between 1337-1453 between England and France. The war had many brief pauses where a treaty led to a short-lived peace until one side broke the pact and war resumed. This in-depth analysis covers the...