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WorksheetsRise of Napoleon
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following describes why Napoleon was able to quickly gain power?
a)
The French political system was finally stable after Robespierre executed any enemy of the republic
b)
The political and economic problems that the revolution tried to fix still existed and the people were desperate for change
c)
The newly created French republic of virtue insisted on having a firm leader that would expand the empire across all of Europe
d)
All of the above
2.
What is a Coup d’État?
a)
seizure of power
b)
a gathering of naval ships for battle
c)
when the economic declines
d)
when the leader becomes a dictator
3.
During the Continental system, Napoleon banned Europe from trading with
a)
Britain
b)
Spain
c)
Russia
d)
Portugal
4.
Part of Napoleon's legacy is the spread of
a)
Enlightenment ideas
b)
Capital punishment
c)
Women's rights
d)
Democratic governments
5.
Who took governmental control and named him self emperor?
a)
Robespierre
b)
Marat
c)
Napoleon
d)
Danton
6.
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
7.
Which of the following is not part of Napoleon's empire?
a)
allied states
b)
French Empire
c)
dependent states
d)
independent states
8.
Where did Napoleon make a name for himself?
a)
The Committee of Public Safety
b)
The Directory
c)
The Estates General
d)
The French Army
9.
The French people welcomed Napoleon because…
a)
they hoped he would fix the famine that France was experiencing
b)
he completely disagreed with the ideas of the French Revolution
c)
he was the son of King Louis XVI
d)
he promised to bring law and order to France after the chaos of the Reign of Terror
10.
Which of the following helped Napoleon rise to power?
a)
His eloquence
b)
His military successes
c)
His reform of tax laws
d)
His style and grace
11.
What is Nationalism?
a)
Being patriotic
b)
a political party that is radical
c)
Creating a new country
d)
Pride and devotion to one's country
12.
Which of the following events led to Napoleon's downfall?
a)
The invasion of Russia
b)
The creation of the Netherland
c)
The Congress of Vienna
d)
the Guillotine
13.
What is Napoleon's family background?
a)
He came from a family of peasants
b)
His family was minor nobles
c)
He was a descendant from the royal family
d)
He did not have family
14.
Napoleon and his supporters overthrew the...
a)
Directory
b)
French Democratic government
c)
Consulate
d)
Dictatorship
15.
Was Napoleon born in France?
a)
Yes
b)
No
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