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Napoleon

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following was NOT a domestic reform under Napoleons imperial rule? 
a)
Established public education opportunities
b)
Institutes a period of persecution and execution known as the "Reign of Terror"
c)
Set up a fair and equal tax code that led to a stable economy
d)
Seized power through a coup'etat and issued the Napoleonic code
2.
The great French empire that Napoleon created eventually fell after the unsuccessful invasion of Russia. Why was the invasion considered a great disaster for Napoleon? 
a)
There was a massive air attack by the Russians that wiped out most of Napoleons army
b)
Russia's scorched-earth policy and cold winter wiped out most of Napoleons army
c)
The Battle of the Bulge wiped out most of Napoleons army
d)
The newly formed United States allied with Russia to wipe out most of Napoleons army
3.
What is the continental system? 
a)
Economic plan to strengthen Europe and weaken Britain
b)
A new system of government 
c)
Working with America to gain investments
d)
Economic system put in place under Napoleon
4.
After his initial defeat, Napoleon was exiled to the island of ______; his second exile was to the island of _________.
a)
St. Helena; Elba
b)
Elba; Corsica
c)
Elba; St. Helena
d)
Corsica; St. Helena
5.
How did the event depicted in this picture impact the course of the Napoleonic Wars?
a)
Napoleon defeated Austria and Prussia
b)
Napoleon invaded Britain but was defeated
c)
Napoleon successfully invaded Russia
d)
Napoleon invaded Russia but lost most of his men
6.
What was the system of laws called that Napoleon instituted to help rebuild France?
a)
Napoleonic Rules
b)
Napoleon's Natural Rights
c)
Napoleonic Code
d)
Checks and Balances
7.
Napoleon forced French culture on conquered territories. What was the impact of this?
a)
Trade increased
b)
Nationalism developed and spread
c)
Peace and prosperity spread across Europe
d)
All of Europe started speaking the same language
8.
The Continental System restricted which of the following relationships?
a)
freedom of speech and freedom of the press
b)
trade between Napoleon’s Empire and Great Britain
c)
the rights of women
d)
trade between Napoleon’s Empire and The United States of America
9.

Napoleon submitted a plebiscite to the people to gain support

a)

his invasion of Britain

b)

for the creation of the French Empire under him at emperor

c)

for the Concordat of 1801

d)

for the Continental System

10.

The Napoleonic Code's principles were influenced by the

a)

Scientific Revolution

b)

Enlightenment

c)

American Revolution

d)

Renaissance

11.

What happened to the French government after Napoleon abdicated the first time?

a)

France became a republic

b)

The monarchy was restored

c)

Louis XVI reclaimed the throne

d)

France was governed by the Quadruple Alliance

12.

All of the following are contributed to Napoleon’s legacy EXCEPT:

a)

More citizens had rights to property and access to education

b)

Spread the ideas of the revolution

c)

Sparked nationalist feelings across Europe

d)

A democratic government controlled by the people

13.

De Goya painted a scene of Spanish rebels being executed by the French. These rebels used what to fight Napoleon?

a)

Legitimacy

b)

Blockade

c)

Scorched Earth Policy

d)

Guerrilla Warfare

14.

As First Consul, Napoleon managed to complete the following EXCEPT

a)

Gain the same rights for women as men

b)

Build parks, schools, roads, and canals

c)

Developed a unified systems of laws promoting equality among men

d)

Created stability for the political scene in France

15.

Napoleon established a meritocracy, where people were awarded based on their talents. In France, this was known as

a)

Napoleonic Code

b)

Legion of Honor

c)

Scorched Earth

d)

Declaration of the Rights of Man

16.

Information that is used to convince of you of a certain point of view is known as

a)

Propaganda

b)

Meritocracy

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Lies

17.

The need for stability and security is why the French people around 1800...

a)

conducted the Reign of Terror.

b)

killed thousands of people by guillotine .

c)

allowed Napoleon to seize power as Emperor.

d)

began the French Revolution.

18.

Mr. Chilton's favorite movie to watch around Halloween is...

a)
b)
c)
d)
19.

Third of May, 1808 by Francisco de Goya

Painting shows French soldiers executing Spaniards accused of being rebels. Which indicates to us a rise in...

a)

Nationalism

b)

Absolutism

c)

Despotism

d)

Scientific Research

20.

Rousseau and Wollstonecraft disagree on the

a)

Place of women in society

b)

Theory of divine right

c)

Authority of the Church

d)

Importance of free trade