EE: Napoleon

Which French ruler ordered the construction of a grand cathedral to be the envy of all of Europe?

• King Louis XVI
• Charlemagne The Great

• King Louis VII

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What was the significance of the cathedral that Louis VII and Maurice de Sully wanted to build?

• It was built as a marketplace for trade.
• It was to consolidate control over feudal lands.

• The cathedral was primarily a military fortress.
• The cathedral served as a royal palace for Louis VII.

How did the invention of the flying buttress benefit Gothic architecture?

• The flying buttress was used to create domes in Gothic architecture.
• It allowed for the construction of flat roofs instead of vaulted ceilings.
• The flying buttress was primarily used for decorative purposes in Gothic buildings.
• The flying buttress enabled taller structures and larger windows in Gothic architecture.

Why did Louis XIV move the seat of government from Paris to Versailles?

• To establish a military base near the border.
• To display his wealth and power.

• To promote artistic culture in Paris.
• To escape the plague in the city.

Why did Vauban's star-shaped fort design prove to be so effective?

• It was visually appealing and attracted attention.
• It required fewer resources to build and maintain.
• It was designed to be easily dismantled after use.
• It provided multiple angles of fire and enhanced defense.

How did Louis XIV's influence extend beyond France during his reign?

• Louis XIV's reign had no influence on the arts or culture outside France.
• He promoted democracy and republicanism across Europe.
• He made French the spoken language of educated people across Europe

• Louis XIV focused solely on domestic policies without international impact.

What was the major engineering challenge faced by Pierre-Paul Ricca during the construction of the Canal du Midi?

• The construction of bridges over rivers.
• The use of steam-powered machinery.
• Building the world’s first navigable tunnel through a mountain ridge.

• The need for extensive tunneling through forests.

What was Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power characterized by?

• Diplomatic relations with Britain and conquering the British Isles

• Cultural achievements in art and literature
• His quick ascent from a minor military role to a prominent commander

• Economic reforms in Italy and empire building

What major event caused Napoleon to be exiled to the island of Elba?

• The signing of the Treaty of Tilsit and the French Revolution.

• The invasion of Russia in 1812 and the loss of Poland.

• The establishment of the Continental System and political defeats.

• The defeat in the Battle of Leipzig against Russia.

How did the French initially react to the construction of the Eiffel Tower?

• The French were indifferent to the Eiffel Tower.
• The French celebrated the Eiffel Tower's construction.
• The French initially supported the Eiffel Tower enthusiastically.
• The French initially reacted with criticism and disdain towards the Eiffel Tower.