Double Play
Multiply:
1/3 & 2/3
2/9
Add the fractions. (simplify if necessary)
3/8 + 1/8
1/2
What is 36/7 as a mixed number?
5 1/7
6+(-4)=
2
RWhat was the significance of Napoleon’s strategy at the Battle of Austerlitz, and how did deception play a role in his victory? rewrite into an addition problem
At Austerlitz, Napoleon feigned weakness to lure the Allies into attacking his right flank. Once they were committed, he struck the weakened center of their line, splitting their army and securing a decisive victory. It showcased his mastery of strategic deception and timing.
multiply (simplify if necessary)
3/5 & 5/5
3/5
Add the fractions
1/2 + 1/3
5/6
What is 41/5 as a mixed number?
8 1/5
How did Napoleon’s rise to power influence music composed during his reign, and can you name a composer whose work reflected political changes of the time?
Franz Joseph Haydn lived during the early years of Napoleon’s rise, and although he was quite old by the time Napoleon came to power, the turbulent political climate influenced his later works. For example, Haydn’s "Mass in Time of War" (Missa in tempore belli), composed in 1796, reflects the anxiety of the Napoleonic conflicts. The use of timpani in the mass gives it a militaristic tone, earning it the nickname "Paukenmesse" (Kettledrum Mass). While not directly about Napoleon, the piece captures the tense atmosphere of Europe as Napoleon’s military campaigns expanded.
Napoleon’s rule inspired many composers to reflect the dramatic political and social upheaval of the time. One example is Luigi Cherubini, whose compositions, such as his Requiem in C minor, conveyed the solemnity and intensity of the Napoleonic era. Cherubini was admired by Napoleon and became director of the Paris Conservatoire, shaping French music education and composition during and after Napoleon’s reign. His works often balanced classical form with powerful emotional expression, mirroring the tension and transformation of the time.
Beethoven is a key example; he originally dedicated his "Eroica" Symphony to Napoleon but later withdrew the dedication when Napoleon declared himself emperor.)
Rewrite into an addition problem
2 - 3=
2 + (-3)
Divide:
1/3 & 3/5
5/9
What role did military and patriotic music play during the Napoleonic Wars, and how was it used to influence soldiers and civilians?
Military music, including marches and anthems, was used to boost morale, inspire nationalism, and unify troops and citizens. Drums, bugles, and brass were common in military bands.
Change the mixed number into an improper fraction
5 1/3
16/3
52+(-12)=
40
Subtract
-23 - 5=
-28
Divide:
2/5 & 2/3
3/5
Subtract the fractions
3/4 - 1/3
5/12
Add the mixed numbers
6 2/3 + 2 3/3=
9 2/3
-16-(-8)=
-8
-30 - (-5)
-25
How did Napoleon's use of the corps system revolutionize military strategy, and what advantages did it offer over traditional army structures?
The corps system allowed for greater flexibility, independence, and speed. Each corps had its own infantry, cavalry, and artillery, enabling it to operate independently until reinforcements arrived, giving Napoleon a tactical advantage.
Subtract the fraction. (Simplify if necessary)
5/6 - 1/3
1/2
Subtract the mixed numbers
10 3/8 - 2 5/8
7 3/4
-221-(-14)
-207
-1367 - (-49)
-1318