The Downfall of Napoleon Quiz

What was the purpose of the Continental System enacted by Napoleon?

• To gain political advantage with Russia and Poland

• To conquer Spain and Portugal

• To strengthen France's economy

• To weaken England economically

Who did Napoleon install as the King of Spain during the Peninsular War?

• His younger brother

• His older brother

• His son

• His cousin

What was the result of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812?

• Total disaster and loss of hundreds of thousands of men

• Victory and political advantage with Russia and Poland

• Peace treaty with Russia

• Defeat of the Russian troops

Which country enacted a 'scorched earth' policy during Napoleon's invasion of Russia?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• Russia

Which country did Napoleon invade, leading to the Battle of Waterloo?

• Austria

• Belgium

• Prussia

• Russia

What was the turning point in Napoleon's reign according to the text?

• The Continental System

• The invasion of Russia

• The Battle of Waterloo

• The Peninsular War

Which country was weakened by the Continental System?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• England

Who were the four countries that braced themselves for war with Napoleon's forces in 1815?

• England, Austria, Prussia, and Russia

• Spain, Portugal, Russia, and Poland

• France, Belgium, Austria, and England

• Prussia, Belgium, Spain, and Poland

What was the result of the Battle of Waterloo for Napoleon?

• Defeat and the final downfall of his reign

• Victory and expansion of his empire

• Stalemate and continued conflict

• Peace treaty with the enemy countries

What was the main reason for the failure of the Continental System?

• England's natural resources

• Lack of support from France's allies

• Spain and Portugal's resistance

• Napoleon's lack of strategic planning