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Napoleon | 10 Question History Multiple Choice Quiz

If you have read about Napoleon, you should do pretty well on this basic quiz! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by JsusFreak. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
JsusFreak

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
21,457

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4649

Last 3 plays: Guest 170 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10), Davo8 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what island was Napoleon born? Hint

St. Helena

Maui

Elba

Corsica

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Question 2 of 10

2. When he first came to France, Napoleon enjoyed being in the company of the French.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the law code that was created during Napoleon's reign? Hint

Law of the Republic

Napoleonic Code

Law of France

Code of the Republic

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was Napoleon's first wife? Hint

Josephine

Louise-Marie

Marie-Louise

Bea Arthur

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Question 5 of 10

5. His first wife cheated on Napoleon while he was away at war.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Napoleon's position in France before he became Emperor? Hint

Second Consul

Governor of Paris

King

First Consul

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why did Napoleon divorce his wife? Hint

She cheated on him

He 'needed space'

He got tired of her

She couldn't bear an heir

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was Napoleon's second wife? Hint

Louise-Marie

Marie-Louise

Madame Bovary

He never remarried

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the first island Napoleon was sent into exile? Hint

Elba

St. Helena

Corsica

Oahu

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Question 10 of 10

10. Napoleon won the Battle of Waterloo.

True

False

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Dec 20 2024 : Guest 170: 10/10
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Dec 16 2024 : Davo8: 6/10
Dec 15 2024 : Finbarr0: 9/10
Dec 15 2024 : Josie9: 7/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what island was Napoleon born?

Answer: Corsica

He was born in Corsica. His parents were Italian. The island was transferred to France the year before (by the Republic of Genoa).

2. When he first came to France, Napoleon enjoyed being in the company of the French.

Answer: False

When he first came to France during his youth, he hated the French.

3. What was the law code that was created during Napoleon's reign?

Answer: Napoleonic Code

It came into being in 1804.

4. Who was Napoleon's first wife?

Answer: Josephine

I hope no one picked Bea Arthur.

5. His first wife cheated on Napoleon while he was away at war.

Answer: True

He got upset with her but he eventually forgave her. She never cheated on him again but ironically, Napoleon had several mistresses.

6. What was Napoleon's position in France before he became Emperor?

Answer: First Consul

He became First Consul of France before he crowned himself Emperor.

7. Why did Napoleon divorce his wife?

Answer: She couldn't bear an heir

Josephine was older than Napoleon and he divorced her because she was unable to produce an heir.

8. Who was Napoleon's second wife?

Answer: Marie-Louise

His second wife was 19-year-old Marie-Louise who bore him his male heir.

9. What was the first island Napoleon was sent into exile?

Answer: Elba

He was exiled to the island of Elba.

10. Napoleon won the Battle of Waterloo.

Answer: False

He lost the battle and was exiled again, to St. Helena where he died.

Source: Author JsusFreak

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