Names
After the Reign of Terror, a weak government called the Directory took over. Which famous general seized power from them?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What period of violence during the French Revolution involved radicals executing thousands of enemies?
The Reign of Terror
One primary reason for the French Revolution was due to dissent from the _____ estate needing to pay too much tax.
Third
What machine with a sharp blade was used to chop off people’s heads during the French Revolution?
Guillotine
True or False: Napoleon earned the loyalty of his men by staying behind and sending them into battle alone.
False (He earned their loyalty by fighting alongside them.)
Who was the weak king of France who struggled to fix the country’s problems before the revolution?
King Louis XVI
Napoleon’s power began to fall after a failed invasion of which country, where his army suffered from cold, winter, and enemy attacks?
Russia
A huge famine caused bread prices to rise and families to go hungry. What did this push the French people to do?
Revolt
What is the term for a sudden, illegal seizure of government power, often by the military?
Coup d’état
Napoleon became famous early in his career when he led his army across which mountains?
The Alps (Alps Mountains)
Who was the main leader during the Reign of Terror?
Robespierre
What prison in Paris was attacked by angry citizens, marking the start of the French Revolution?
The Bastille
Because the Directory was weak and had many problems, what did Napoleon stage?
A coup, or an overthrow of the government.
Napoleon split his armies into smaller groups to move faster and confuse the enemy. What were these smaller groups called?
Corps
A or B
or
What island was Napoleon Bonaparte born on?
Corsica
After his first exile, Napoleon returned to France and ruled again for a short time. What was this period called?
The Hundred Days
Napoleon’s constant warfare weakened France. What was a major turning point that led to his fall?
His failed invasion of Russia
What document said that all men are born free and equal?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
How old was Napoleon when he died? (Closest Answer wins!)
51 years old
Which French queen was disliked for her spending and later executed during the French Revolution?
Marie Antoinette
Napoleon was sent to the island of St. Helena after losing which famous battle?
The Battle of Waterloo
People grew tired of the fear and executions during the Reign of Terror. What happened to Robespierre as a result?
He was executed (by guillotine), ending the Terror.
What is the term for a person who wants extreme and immediate change in society or government?
A radical
A or B or C or D
B