Europe Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the two proper names for Gypsies?
Roma & Romani
What ethnic group are Romani a sub group of?
Indo-Aryan
Which country is it believed Romani originated from?
India
What region in India is it believed Romani originated from?
Rajasthan
When is it believed Romani began to migrate?
Around 500-1100 AD
Which Roma organization held a vote to consider gypsy to be an ethnic slur?
World Romani Congress
When did attendees of the first meeting of the World Romani Congress vote to consider Gypsey and all other exonyms slurs?
1971
When was Joan of Arc born?
Around 1412
What denomination was Joan Of Arc?
Catholic
When did Joan of Arc die?
1431
Who did Joan of Arc insist be king of France?
Charles the 7th
When did Joan of Arc start hearing the saints?
At 13
What is a Dauphin?
Eldest son of the French King
What was Joan of Arcs first battle?
Siege of Orléans
When did the Siege of Orléans begin?
1428
When did the siege of Orléans end?
1429