Misc. History
Napoleon
French Rev.
French Rev. Continued
Anything :)
100
Is Europe a continent or Country?
Continent
100
Napoleon was a Military _____
Military Genius!
100
Which estate has the least power even though they are 97% of the population?
3rd Estate
100
Who was the king during the French Revolution?
King Louis XVI
100
Who was the first African American President of the United States?
Barack Obama
200
What is one way that disease can impact the world?
Slow the economy, cause death, social changes, etc.
200
In 1804, Napoleon crowned himself as the what of France?
Emperor
200
What is this device?
Guillotine
200
Why was Marie Antoinette known as Madam Deficit?
Gambling, spending a lot of money, irresponsible
200
When was TikTok founded?
2016
300
Name 2 purposes of the Government
Make & Enforce Laws, Give society structure, Give a singular voice to many, etc.
300
What did Napoleon open back up in France? He restored ______?
Churches, he restored Catholicism
300
Who is this?
Marie Antoinette
300
How did King Louis & Marie Antoinette die?
Guillotine
300
What are the three branches of Government?
Judicial, Executive, Legislative
400
Who is the most powerful person in the Catholic Church?
The Pope
400
What is this painting trying to portray?
Napoleon stealing the crown from the Pope and crowning himself Emperor
400
Name two causes of the French Revolution.
War, Bad Harvests, Irresponsible leaders, Corrupt Tax systems
400
Why was King Louis XVI not seen as a strong leader?
Irresponsible with money, didn't know how to solve problems, not confident.
400
Name one US president who was Assassinated
Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, John F. Kennedy, William McKinley
500
Name 3 cash crops.
Sugar cane, coffee, tobacco, cotton, etc.
500
What did Russia burn down so they could slow down Napoleon's army during the invasion of Russia?
Crop fields & their cities
500
What happened first: The American Revolution or the French Revolution?
American Revolution
500
How many votes did each estate receive?
ALL only received one vote
500
Who was the first to explore the "New World" in 1492?
Christopher Columbus
600
What is the goal of an Absolute Monarchy?
To control every aspect of society
600
Why were so many of Napoleon's troops dying during their invasion of Russia?
A lot died from hypothermia, starvation, dehydration, warfare, exposure.. so on
600
Which estate formed the National Assembly?
3rd Estate
600
What happened at the Storming of Bastille?
The 3rd estate heard rumors that they were going to be attacked so they stormed and raided a prison for its weapons and ammunition. - sort of like an independence day
600
What's the name of the mountains East of Albuquerque?
700
What is another word for, "Non-Religious"?
Secular
700
What are three BAD things Napoleon did for France?
Invaded other European Countries
Took away women’s rights
Reinstated slavery in Caribbean colonies
Caused millions to die
700
What was the Flight to Varennes?
When the King and Queen tried to flee the country. They were unsuccessful because someone recognized them before they were able to cross the border.
700
What was the Women's March on Versailles?
A riot by women over the expensive bread prices that were contributing to the hunger crisis.
700
What college did Mr. and Mrs. Krivanek both go to?
University of Nebraska!
800
What does colonization mean?
When one country or state takes control of indigenous people & land.
800
What are three GOOD things Napoleon did for France?
Opened Public Schools
Supported the French revolution
Gave them a strong leader
Defended France against other Monarchies
Spread the ideas of Democracy across Europe
800
What was the Tennis Court Oath?
Agreement to keep fighting made after the 3rd estate was locked out of their meeting room by the 1st & 2nd estate. They walked down to an indoor tennis court & made this oath.
800
What date is Bastille Day? Why is it a day of celebration in France?
July 14th. France celebrates Bastille Day because it was a revolutionary day where society fought back to gain their independence.
800
What animal(s) did people in Europe despise (hate) during the Plague?
Cats & Rats
900
What does Famine mean?
Extreme hunger/lack of food.
900
Was Napoleon a hero or a villain? Explain using evidence!
Both in Krivanek's opinion.
900
What is a sudden seizure of power?
Coup
900
What are two facts about the Reign of Terror?
Maximilien Robespierre was in charge with the Jacobins, thousands of people were executed, ended with the execution of Robespierre himself.
900
What's the biggest continent on Planet Earth?
Asia
1000
First: name all 7 continents correctly, then tell me which belong to the OLD world and which belong to the NEW world. Reminder (two continents were not involved in either)
7 continents:
-North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
NEW WORLD: North America, South America
OLD WORLD: Asia, Africa, Europe
1000
What does it mean to hire someone based off their merit?
When someone is hired based off their achievements, experience, worthiness, work ethic and so on.. Rather than being hired for being related to someone in power.
1000
Why are Monarchies unfit to serve society? In other words, why have so many monarchies in Europe failed to lead their people?
Variable answer
1000
Was the French Revolution a successful time period for France society? Did citizens of France get what they wanted?
Variable answer
1000
Which of the following were invented in China?
Gunpowder, Magnetic Compass, Papermaking, Pencils
Correct: Gunpowder, Magnetic Compass, Papermaking
Incorrect: Pencils