Napoleonic Era Quiz

What is a coup d'etat?

• A French dessert

• Feelings of pride in your country

• Napoleon's hat

• Violent takeover of a government

When did Napoleon crown himself Emperor of France?

• 1793

• 1804

• 1812

• 1815

Why did the people accept Napoleon as Emperor after getting rid of their king?

• They didn't like having rights

• He promised equality

• They didn't. They fought against him.

• He had a nice horse.

What was the Napoleonic Code?

• A system of national laws implemented by Napoleon

• A military strategy used by Napoleon

• A coalition of European forces against Napoleon

• A series of meetings to restore order in Europe

What did Napoleon awaken among the people of France?

• Secular society and democratic ideas

• Balance of power in Europe

• Discontent and rebellion

• Feelings of national pride

What were Napoleon's military successes?

• Restoration of monarchies in Europe

• Defeat in the Battle of Waterloo

• Exile to the island of St. Helena

• Victories over European powers

What was Napoleon's Last Stand?

• The Battle of Versailles

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Paris

What happened to Napoleon after his defeat in the Battle of Waterloo?

• Joined the coalition against Napoleon

• Returned to power in France

• Exiled to the island of St. Helena

• Exiled to the island of Elba

What was the outcome of the Congress of Vienna?

• Democracy in all European Countries

• Widespread discontent in Europe

• New political map of Europe

• Restoration of monarchies in Europe

What did conservatives support?

• democracy and equality

• the Feudal System

• balance of power in Europe

• traditional political system and monarchies