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Napoleon in Italy 1796-7 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz focused on Napoleon's Italian campaign which raised his profile enormously.

A multiple-choice quiz by mikedodd. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mikedodd

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,671

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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522

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Question 1 of 10

1. What nickname was given to Napoleon at the battle of Lodi? Hint

The Small General

The Large Lieutenant

The Big Captain

The Little Corporal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two countries' armies did Napoleon's French army face in Italy at the beginning of the campaign? Hint

Austria and Prussia

Austria and Lombardy

Austria and Piedmont

Austria and Papal States

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where did Napoleon and the Piedmontese sign an armistice? Hint

Cherasco

Mondovi

Paris

Nice

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Austrians did the French face at Lodi? Hint

2,000

25,000

15,000

7,000

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who led the Austrian army to Italy in July 1796? Hint

Archduke Charles

Wurmser

Archduke John

Kellermann

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which besieged city was Wurmser sent to relieve? Hint

Rome

Venice

Milan

Mantua

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which general's army did Napoleon defeat at Castiglione? Hint

Schwarzenberg

Quasdanovich

Wurmser

Alvintzy

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many men did Alvintzy lose at the battle of Rivoli? Hint

20,000

17,000

23,000

14,000

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many of Wurmser's troops died at Mantua? Hint

1,000

12,000

5,000

18,000

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Question 10 of 10

10. How far was Napoleon from Vienna when Francis I requested peace? Hint

250 miles

50 miles

100 miles

150 miles

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What nickname was given to Napoleon at the battle of Lodi?

Answer: The Little Corporal

The nickname was given to Napoleon as he enjoyed good camaraderie with his troops, and was able to lead them to victory. He also sighted some guns at the battle, which was usually done by an artillery corporal.

2. Which two countries' armies did Napoleon's French army face in Italy at the beginning of the campaign?

Answer: Austria and Piedmont

Napoleon was able to use the poor communication between the two armies to isolate first the Piedmontese, under Colli, defeat them, and then attack the Austrians.

3. Where did Napoleon and the Piedmontese sign an armistice?

Answer: Cherasco

The Piedmontese were unwilling allies of the Austrians and quick to leave the campaign when they suffered defeats. After the defeat at Mondovi, an armistice was signed at Mondovi, leading to the peace treaty signed at Paris, in which they ceded Nice and Savoy to France

4. How many Austrians did the French face at Lodi?

Answer: 7,000

The Austrians left a rearguard, which defended the bridge, allowing the main army to escape, but Napoleon was able to use propaganda to full effect, and he also developed a good relationship with his army.

5. Who led the Austrian army to Italy in July 1796?

Answer: Wurmser

Wurmser led an army to Italy after Napoleon had gained his victory at Lodi. Kellermann was sent to reinforce Napoleon.

6. Which besieged city was Wurmser sent to relieve?

Answer: Mantua

Napoleon had been besieging Mantua since June 4th 1796, and was forced to abandon the siege on July 31st 1796, but was able to resume the siege on August 24th 1796.

7. Which general's army did Napoleon defeat at Castiglione?

Answer: Wurmser

Wurmser was defeated days after Quasdanovich's defeat at Lonato. Wurmser lost around twice as many men as Napoleon, but Napoleon was not able to execute his plan properly, allowing the majority of the Austrian army to escape.

8. How many men did Alvintzy lose at the battle of Rivoli?

Answer: 14,000

Napoleon lost 5,000 of his 17,000 men at this battle, but he was able to ensure that the siege of Mantua continued, and also ensured the conquest of the Po Valley.

9. How many of Wurmser's troops died at Mantua?

Answer: 18,000

The force was 28,000 men strong, with over half dying. The casualties were mainly from disease, and the defeat of Provera's army which was attempting to break the siege, was the last straw for Wurmser.

10. How far was Napoleon from Vienna when Francis I requested peace?

Answer: 100 miles

The victory in Italy gained Napoleon a reputation as a good general which was to be enhanced in the next years, and he was soon able to gain political victories as well as military victories.

Source: Author mikedodd

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