Veld, ( Afrikaans: âfieldâ) name given to various types of open country in Southern Africa that is used for pasturage and farmland. To most South African farmers today the âveldâ refers to the land they work, much of which has long since ceased to be ânatural.â. Physical features of southern Africa.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Joan of Arc burned because of her refusal to stop wearing men's clothes and leading an army that was actually winning the war against the King of France.However, the King of France's claim that Joan was not being a proper lady was a cover up.oan of Arc burned because of her refusal to stop wearing men's clothes and leading an army that was actually winning the war against the King of France.
On this day in 1415, John Huss (Jan Hus) was burned at the stake due to his opposition to the heretical doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church and his faith and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ.