Napoleon - Crash Course

What does the word 'revolution' mean in history?

• A. A full turn of 360 degrees

• D. All of the above

• B. Radical change and departure from the old world

• C. Violent embrace of a new world

In what year did Napoleon become 'First Consul' of France?

• A. 1793

• B. 1799

• C. 1801

• D. 1804

What was the primary religion recognized by the Concordat of 1801?

• A. Protestantism

• D. Judaism

• B. Catholicism

• C. Islam

What was the name of the code of laws standardized by Napoleon in 1804?

• C. The Napoleonic Code

• D. The Imperial Code

• B. The French Code

• A. The Roman Code

What did the Napoleonic Code specifically target, resulting in the curtailment of women's rights?

• B. Family

• A. Citizenship

• D. All of the above

• C. Property

What did Napoleon sponsor the creation of to advance scientific and technological study?

• A. Universities

• D. Engineering Colleges

• B. Research Institutes

• C. High Schools

What was the name of the battle where Napoleon's forces were defeated by the European powers in 1813?

• B. Battle of Leipzig

• D. Battle of Waterloo

• A. Battle of Austerlitz

• C. Battle of Borodino

In which year did Napoleon die in exile on the island of St. Helena?

• A. 1815

• B. 1821

• C. 1830

• D. 1840

What did French achievements under Napoleon include?

• D. None of the above

• C. Expansion of the monarchy

• B. Standardization and modernization of the economy

• A. Commitment to art and literature

What were French museums packed with, as a result of Napoleon's conquests?

• A. Artifacts from across Europe and Egypt

• B. Loot from Asia and Africa

• D. None of the above

• C. Ancient Roman statues