Napoleon Chapter Questions
Danielle Yates Napoleon Chapter Questions
When was Napoleon born?
Where was Napoleon born?
True or False: Napoleon was sent to military school at the age of 9 and finished at the age of 16.
Who did he marry that helped his social status?
Give one reason that Napoleon was one of the greatest generals of his time (or ever).
True or False: Napoleon and his supporters staged a coup d'etat which means they took power by force.
Define Napoleonic Era:
What do you think Napoleon meant by, “I found the crown of France lying on the ground, and I picked it up with my sword.”?
What is the name for the first 5 years of Napoleon's rule where three consuls formed the government?
Age of Napoleon
the Consulate
The Directory
Coup d'etat
As first consul, Napoleon commanded the army and navy, appointed officials and proposed _________.
Which three countries joined forces to drive Napoleon from power and restore the monarchy?
Britain
Austria
Prussia
Russia
List three changes that Napoleon made in France.
Why do you think school was free for all male citizens?
Napoleon addressed issues with religion by signing a ______, or agreement, with the Pope stating that the Catholic religion was the main religion in France and gained him the support of the Church.
Spell it correctly please! :)
Which of the following was NOT part of the Napoleonic Code?
In 1804, Napoleon decided to make himself _________.
True or False: Napoleon was crowned by the Pope just like everyone before him had been?
True or False: Napoleon wanted to expand his empire. Fearful of his ambitions, the British persuaded Russia, Austria and Sweden to join them in war against France.
How did Napoleon crush “the opposition”?
True or False: The French lost the Battle of Trafalgar because the British navy was better.
Why did Napoleon remarry?
In June 1812, Napoleon, and his Grand Army of more than ___________________ soldiers marched into Russia
Explain the Russian scorched-earth policy:
As winter kicked in, Russian raiders attacked Napoleon's retreating army. In the end, hunger, exhaustion and cold killed many of them. How many soldiers survived?
When Napoleon’s generals quit in 1814, he was forced to surrender. Where was he exiled?
Who took power after Napoleon?
What had happened to Louis XVI's son?
Napoleon retook power of France in 1815. Who led the British forces?
At the Battle of Waterloo (June 18, 1815), Napoleon attacked, but the British held their ground. After the _____________________ army arrived, they were able to defeat Napoleon in two days
Define the Hundred Days:
Where was Napoleon exiled this time?
Was Napoleon a hero or villain or a little bit of both? Explain. (I want your opinion! 😊)
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