Napoleon Bonaparte Test

What significant event occurred in 1795 that helped establish Napoleon's reputation?

• He graduated from military school
• He defended the National Convention against royal rebels
• He became Emperor of France, officially ending the Revolution
• He invaded Russia

Which military campaign first demonstrated Napoleon's tactical brilliance?

• The Egyptian campaign
• The Russian campaign
• The Italian campaign
• The Spanish campaign

How did Napoleon come to power in 1799?

• Through democratic election
• Through inheritance
• Through a military coup d'état
• Through popular revolution

What was one of Napoleon's major domestic achievements in France?

• Abolishing all taxes
• Establishing an efficient tax system and central bank
• Eliminating public education and outlawed the church
• Outlawing all religions

The Napoleonic Code was significant because it:

• Gave women equal rights to men
• Abolished religious tolerance
• Established equality among male citizens
• Eliminated private property rights

What was the Continental System designed to do?

• Unite all European countries politically
• Improve trade with Britain
• Weaken British trade through blockade
• Strengthen ties with Russia

What was the outcome of the Battle of Trafalgar?

• French naval victory
• British naval supremacy for 100 years
• Russian control of the seas
• Spanish dominance of the ocean

Why did the Peninsular War (1808-1813) become problematic for Napoleon?

• British troops never arrived
• The weather was too severe
• The Spanish used guerrilla tactics
• Portugal supported France

How many soldiers survived Napoleon's Russian campaign?

• 422,000
• 100,000
• 50,000
• 10,000

What strategy did the Russians use against Napoleon's army?

• Scorched earth policy
• Direct confrontation
• Immediate surrender
• Naval blockade