Level 2: Napoleon Quiz

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The “scorched-earth” policy was used by:

• Napoleon as he invaded Spain
• Napoleon as he invaded Russia
• Russian troops as Napoleon invaded Russia
• The English Navy as Napoleon invaded Egypt

Great Britain reacted to the Continental System by:

• invading France
• organizing its own blockade
• negotiating a peace agreement with France
• invading the United States

On August 27, 1789, the National Assembly adopted a statement of revolutionary ideals called the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen. This document was similar to the American Declaration of Independence in that it:

• was the promise of the Third Estate to change the government of France
• stated the reasons for and goals of the revolution
• had a Bill of Rights
• included no Enlightenment ideas

In 1806, Napoleon called for a blockade against which European nation?

• Britain
• Russia
• Spain
• Belgium

To which island was Napoleon exiled for the last time?

• Elba
• Corsica
• St. Helena
• Crete

What was the significance of the Napoleonic Code?

• it was oppressive and unfair and caused a second revolution
• it is the official law of France today
• it established democracy in France
• it gave the country a uniform set of laws and eliminated many injustices

Napoleon came to power through:

• election
• inheritance
• divine right
• takeover with military support

To which island was Napoleon exiled for the first time?

• St. Helena
• Elba
• Crete
• Corsica

Why did Napoleon give himself the title of Emperor?

• he thought that “president” sounded weak
• he knew the French people wanted a return of absolute monarchy
• he wanted to connect himself with the great leaders of the Roman Empire who had the same title
• he wanted a modest title as he did not have a big ego