Napoleon Quiz

Who did Napoleon defeat in Italy?

Austrian forces/Austria.

What was the Consulate?

It was a new Republic government that replaced the Directory.

What was Napoleon’s role in the Consulate?

He was named the first consul, and in reality he had absolute power.

What deal did Napoleon make with the Pope regarding the Catholic religion?

Napoleon would recognize Catholicism as the religion of the majority of the French people, and in return any of the churches land that was claimed during the Revolution wouldn’t be taken back.

Why did Napoleon’s empire fail?

1. British resistance.

2. Rise of nationalism.

What are 2 positives from the French revolution that Napoleon kept in place?

1. Nobles/clergy lose privileges.

2. Promotion based on merit.

Coup d’etat

A bloodless overthrow attempt.

Why did the Continental System fail? 2 reasons.

1. Allied states resented Napoleon for forcing the policy on them.

2. New markets abroad gave the British new outlets for their goods.

Why did Napoleon invade Russia?

To claim more territory for the French.

Identify 2 mistakes Napoleon made in Russia.

1. Going to Moscow.

2. Staying to long.

What happened to the French government after Napoleon was captured and exiled to the island of Elba?

The monarchy was restored in France by Louis the 18th taking power.

List 3 principles of the Revolution that were preserved by Napoleon’s Code.

1. Legal equality.

2. Religious toleration.

3. Abolished serfdom.

What two things did Napoleon implement in his Central Administration?

He did not care about social rank and officials were prompted based upon their ability

Why did Napoleon not care about social ranks?

He did not come from nobility growing-up.

Hundred Days

The length of time Napoleon ruled France the second time after he escaped exile in Elba.

Nationalism

A sense of identity amongst a people based on common language, religion, and traditions.

Continental System

A system to weaken the British economy. This system blockaded British goods from reaching the continent.

How did Napoleon begin his journey to becoming a great French leader.

His family was not rich, but he earned a scholarship to military school. Then after he graduated as a lieutenant the French Revolution provided him opportunities for advancement.

How did the French see Napoleon as saving the Revolution during the Revolution?

He kept the First coalition out for France.

Who defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo in 1815?

A British general named the Duke of Wellington. He led the British and Prussian forces.

When Napoleon was finally defeated where was he exiled to died?

The island of St. Helena.

What was liberty replaced by?

Despotism (censorship).

When Napoleon was the Master of Europe, what 3 parts did his empire consist of?

1. French Empire

2. Dependent States

3. Allied States

Why was the battle of Trafalgar important?

Because of this battle Napoleon will never get Britain. Trafalgar was a naval battle between the French and Spanish versus the British.

Who was a part of the Quadruple Alliance?

Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Britain.

What 3 countries did Napoleon's Grand Army defeat?

1. Austria.

2. Prussia.

3. Russia.

What were 3 negatives Napoleon created at the end of the Revolution?

1. Liberty was replaced by Censorship

2. Taking away women's rights.

3. Instituted slavery in the colonies.

In Egypt who did Napoleon lose to?

The British by cutting off the French supplies over seas.