Crash Course European History Napoleon Quiz

What does the word 'revolution' mean in history?

• A full turn of 360 degrees

• Radical change and a new world

• Replacing one government with another

• A violent overthrow of a king

Where did Napoleon grow up?

• France

• Italy

• Corsica

• England

In which year did Napoleon become a brigadier general?

• 1785

• 1793

• 1799

• 1804

What was the purpose of Napoleon's expedition to Egypt?

• To disrupt Britain's access to India

• To establish a French colony

• To explore ancient Egyptian artifacts

• To conquer the Ottoman Empire

What was the significance of the Concordat of 1801?

• Recognition of Catholicism as the primary French religion

• Recognition of Protestantism as the primary French religion

• Recognition of atheism as the primary French religion

• Recognition of Islam as the primary French religion

What did the Napoleonic Code standardize?

• Laws of citizenship, family, and property

• Laws of trade and commerce

• Laws of war and diplomacy

• Laws of education and healthcare

What rights did women lose under the Napoleonic Code?

• Right to own property and control their own children

• Right to vote and hold public office

• Right to receive education and pursue careers

• Right to divorce and remarry

What did Napoleon do to inspire nationalism among his conquered subjects?

• Appointed his brothers as surrogate monarchs

• Implemented democratic reforms

• Promoted cultural diversity and tolerance

• Encouraged local self-governance

Which country played a major role in the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo?

• Russia

• Austria

• Prussia

• Sweden

What were some of the achievements of Napoleon's rule?

• Advancement in education, science, and technology

• Standardization of laws and institutions

• Modernization of the economy and administration

• All of the above