Joan of Arc, the fifteenth century rebel-warrior who was burned at the state, ___ the authorities' order to ___ her beliefs.

Question

Applied - determine

defied - renounce

heeded - follow

obeyed - deny

Answer 1

The correct option is: defied - renounce.

So the complete sentence reads: "Joan of Arc, the fifteenth century rebel-warrior who was burned at the stake, defied the authorities' order to renounce her beliefs."

This choice accurately reflects Joan of Arc's historical actions, as she did indeed defy the authorities by refusing to renounce her beliefs.