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Revolutions, Napoleonic Era, Congress of Vienna Test

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"Armed with axes, they freed seven prisoners...THe prison Commander and several soldiers were killed as rioters took over the prison" - Farah Karls


What event of the French Revolution is described in the quote above?

a)

Reign of Terror

b)

Storming of the Bastille

c)

Execution of Louis XVI

d)

Rise of Napoleon

2.

How did the French Revolution end in 1799?

a)

a return to monarchy under King Louis XVII

b)

a pure democracy was instituted throughout France

c)

A mixed constitutional government with separation of powers

d)

Napoleon takes control after the republic fails

3.

"That the American continents...are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers."


The statement above is a passage taken from a speech made by what American president?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

James Monroe

c)

George Washington

d)

Bill Clinton

4.

Who led independence movements and served as president in many South American countries?

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Napoleon

c)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

d)

Oliver Cromwell

5.

Who led the independence movement in Haiti?

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Naploeon

c)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

d)

Oliver Cromwell

6.

Although unsuccessful, who was credited with starting the Mexican independence movements?

a)

Simon Boliver

b)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

c)

Jose San Martin

d)

Father Miguel Hildalgo

7.

What philosophy of witchcraft, made of African Tribal Rituals and Catholic traditions inspired the Haitian Revolution?

a)

Voodoo

b)

Gullah

c)

Vampires

d)

None of the above

8.

Drawing strongly on Enlightenment ideas, which of the following wrote the United States Declaration of Independence?

a)

Samuel Adams

b)

John Locke

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

Thomas Jefferson

9.

Simon Bolivar earned the nickname"The Liberator" for his leading role in revolutions in which area?

a)

France

b)

Haiti

c)

South America

d)

North America

10.

Influenced by the American and French Revolutions, Latin American colonies sought independence from what mother countries?

a)

France, Spain , Portugal

b)

Italy, Germany, Russia

c)

Haiti, South America, Austria

d)

Great britain, France, Japan

11.

Many revolutionary leaders in Latin America came from which social class illustrated in the chart above?

a)

Colonial Officers

b)

Slaves

c)

Creoles

d)

Natives

12.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the colonial system in Latin America in the early 1800's?

a)

Colonial governments mirrored the home governments

b)

Catholicism had a strong influence on the colonies

c)

A major element of export was the mining of precious metals

d)

There was no need for the importation of labor from Africa

13.

"Action must be taken at once! There is no time to be lost! Death to the bad government! Viva Mexico!"


Which Latin American revolutionary said the quote above?

a)

Simon Bolivar

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Father Miguel Hidalgo

d)

Toussaint L'Ouverture

14.

Which of the following was an effect of the Monroe Doctrine?

a)

The United States became the dominant power in the western hemisphere

b)

The Europeans fought to regain their territories and colonies

c)

Simon Bolivar was canonized a saint

d)

Slaves in Haiti rebelled

15.

I. French Revolution

II. American Revolution

III. Enlightenment

IV. Haitian Revolution


Choose the answer which places the events listed above in the order they occurred

a)

I, II, III, IV

b)

II, III, IV, I

c)

III, II, I, IV

d)

Iv, II, I, III

16.

Which of the following was NOT one of Napoleon's three major mistakes?

a)

Invading Russia

b)

The Peninsular War

c)

Invading Italy

d)

The Naval Blockade of Great Britain

17.

What is the Napoleonic Code?

a)

Comprehensive system of civil laws

b)

the politics of reality

c)

Life, Liberty , and Property

d)

The belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation

18.

What Austrian statesman hosted the Congress of Vienna?

a)

Klemens von Metternich

b)

Marquis de Lafayette

c)

Napoleon Bonaparte

d)

Otto von Bismarck

19.

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Congress of Vienna?

a)

Preventing future French aggression

b)

Punishing Napoleon

c)

Restoring ruling families to their thrones

d)

Creating a "Balance of Power"

20.

Where was Napoleon Finally defeated?

a)

Waterloo

b)

Elba

c)

St. Helena

d)

Italy

21.

The Declaration of the Rights of Man created the French Republic. Who wrote this important document of French History?

a)

Marie Antoinette

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Marquis de Lafayette

22.

Czar Alexander I used what policy to prevent Napoleon from conquering Russia?

a)

Realpolitik

b)

Scorched Earth

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Nationalism

23.

Which political group usually supported monarchies?

a)

Conservatives

b)

Liberals

c)

Radicals

d)

Nationalists

24.

All of the following are part of Napoleons legacy except-

a)

unsuccessful attempt to unify Europe under French domination

b)

Established rights known as the Napoleonic Code

c)

Continued growth of feelings of nationalism

d)

separated rights of countrymen and foreigners

25.

Which new political philosophy promoted democratic reforms and individual freedoms? It greatly influence Europeans in the 1800's.

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Republicanism

d)

Socialism

26.

"I love my ethnicity and my country. I am extremely proud of its culture, history, and beliefs."


What is the best word which describes the attitude expressed by the above quote?

a)

Romanticism

b)

Idealism

c)

Utopianism

d)

Nationalism

27.

Led by Maximillian Robespierre, this era of the French Revolution saw the executions of the nobility, especially Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

a)

Reign of Terror

b)

Fourth Republic

c)

Commonwealth period

d)

Napoleonic Wars

28.

Which European country did NOT remain independent from Napoleon's domination?

a)

Great Britain

b)

Russia

c)

Italy

d)

Portugal

29.

What was Napoleon's fate after his defeat at Waterloo?

a)

He was executed.

b)

He was exiled to the United States.

c)

He was put on trial for treason and acquitted because he was still popular with the people

d)

He was exiled to the island of St. Helena where he died of kidney disease.

30.

What was the Concert of Europe?

a)

An agreement among European nations to suppress liberal uprisings

b)

It was another name for the waltz, a new dance at the parties associated with the Congress of Vienna

c)

A name referring to the policy of Legitimacy

d)

A banging Lollapalooza featuring the Johann Strauss Orchestra

31.

Which letter is the location of Havana?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

D

d)

E

32.

Which letter is the location of Sao Paulo?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

33.

Which letter is the location of Buenos Aires?

a)

A

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E

34.

Which letter is the location of Mexico City?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

Which letter is the location of Lima?

a)

B

b)

C

c)

D

d)

E