NAPOLEON QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

What year was Napoleon born in? CORRECT ANSWER 1769 How tall was Napoleon? CORRECT ANSWER 5'6 Where did this guy name Napoleon come from? List 5 things about General Napoleon Bonaparte that would mark him as a leader and a potential future ruler of France. CORRECT ANSWER 1. Ajaccio, France 2. Napoleon was very successful in his military campaigns, and that laid the foundation necessary for his political achievements 3. He was diligent in always wanting to improve himself which would help him in the future tasks 4. Napolitano was very skilled at logistics. He ensured that preparations were in place to make sure his troops were fighting effectively 5. Not only was he smart but he could handle topics at once What was the Directory's relationship with Napoleon? CORRECT ANSWER Napoleon overthrew them and created the Consulate What is a coup d'etat? CORRECT ANSWER A sudden attempt by a small group of people to take over the government Napoleon said; "I found the crown of France lying on the ground, and I picked it up with a sword". What does he mean? CORRECT ANSWER He was proclaiming his Accession to the throne. Napoleon is a dictator. Why do the people accept a dictator in France? CORRECT ANSWER because of the Revolution. Many French wanted order, peace and greatness, and it seemed that Napoleon had given them this or would do it soon.