Napoleon's Rise and Fall — Quiz

Question 1

What is a coup d’etat?

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a sudden overthrow of an existing government

Question 2

How did Napoleon help to restore the Catholic Church in France?

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He permitted the Pope to nominate individuals for the role of bishops.

Question 3

After becoming emperor, why did Napoleon plan to conquer other countries in Europe?

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He wanted to amass as much land as possible for France.

Question 4

What is the name of the comprehensive set of laws passed by Napoleon?

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the Napoleonic Code

Question 5

What was Napoleon’s title when he presented France with the Napoleonic Codes?

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First Consul

Question 6

What was ironic about the 1804 crowning of Napoleon Bonaparte?

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Napoleon crowned himself emperor.

Question 7

What was Napoleon’s title when he presented France with the Napoleonic Codes?

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First Consul

Question 8

Which of these civil liberties was limited under the Napoleonic Code?

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freedom of speech

Question 9

One action Napoleon took that showed he supported some Enlightenment ideals was to

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build schools and universities accessible to the middle class.

Question 10

In 1802, the French people voted to keep Napoleon in power, giving him the right to

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choose his successor.

Napoleon's Rise and Fall — Quiz Answers