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100
Where was Napoleon born?
Napoleon was born in Corsica.
Fun Fact:
Today on the Island of Corsica you can go visit La Maison Bonaparte (Napoleon's old house turned into a museum).
100
Who won the battle of Waterloo?
The battle of Waterloo was won by the combined forces of: Great Britain, Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
100
How many men did Napoleon think he would need in order to invade Russia?
500,000
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What was the name of Napoleon’s second wife?
Marie Louise.
Upon her marriage to Napoleon I, Marie Louise became Empress, which she would remain for four years. Napoleon did not have to wait long for an heir: on 20 March, 1811, after a long and difficult labour, Marie-Louise gave birth to a son.
200
Why was Napoleon bullied by his classmates when he first began his studies at the royal military academy?
He was bullied because of his Corsican accent and his height.
200
When was the French invasion of Russia held?
1812.
The French invasion of Russia in 1812 was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The campaign reduced the French and allied invasion forces to a small fraction of their initial strength.
200
When Napoleon started to reconstruct the French education system did he focus mostly on primary schools or secondary schools?
Secondary schools.
200
What did Napoleon sell to the United States for 15 million dollars?
Louisiana.
In the early years of his rule, Napoleon sent a large army to quell a slave revolt, which he hoped would rebuild into the centerpiece of a North American French empire. When the slaves defeated the French army, Napoleon abandoned his plans for American empire and sold his mainland territory to the United States. 
300
Why did Napoleon divorce Josephine?
He divorced her because she could not have children and the country needed a successor to the emperor's throne.
300
What made Napoleon begin the Russian Campaign?
After he found out Russia had broken the Contenental System by trading with Britain.
300
Napoleon invested a great amount of money to create the first ever ______ in France
Bank.
Banque de France, also known as the national bank of France, was created in 1800 to restore confidence in the French banking system after the financial upheavals of the revolutionary period.
300
On October 21, 1805 France and Spain took on Britain in the battle of Trafalgar. All around people knew that Napoleon was known for his outstanding army.
Keeping this in mind what was it that Britain known for having?
Britian was known for having an outstanding navy.
400
What was the name of Napoleon's first wife?
Joesphine or Rose
Both answers are correct. Did you know before married to Napoleon Josephine was named by Rose, but Napoleon did not like that name so he decided to call her Josephine.
400
When Napoleon first took over the French army in Italy, how did the older generals react?
They were jealous and suspicious of Napoleon who outranked them despite his age.
400
During an extravagant ceremony on December 2nd, 1804 Napoleon broke tradition and crowned himself.
What message did he send to the french population by doing this?
By doing this he sent a message that he was more powerful than the church.
500
Napoleon II died at a very young age of 21. What was the cause of his death?
Tuberculosis.
Napoleon II was given command of an Austrian battalion, but he never got the chance to lead them. In 1832, he caught pneumonia and was bedridden for several months. His poor health eventually overtook him and on July 22, 1832
500
What was the main cause of the war of 1812?
Cutting off of supplies.
At the beginning of the 19th century, Great Britain was held in a long conflict with Napoleon Bonaparte’s France. In attempt to cut off supplies from getting to the enemy, both sides tried to stop the U.S. from trading with the other.
500
What was the Purpose of Code Napoleon?
It would mean that France would have one common system of law and it eliminated any trace of feudalism.
