Napoleon Bonaparte, a name synonymous with power, strategy, and the French Revolution. He was a figure who dramatically shaped the course of history, leaving a legacy that continues to be studied and debated by historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike. From his rise to power to his eventual exile, Napoleon’s life was full of dramatic twists and turns.
Our Napoleon Bonaparte trivia questions and answers will take you on a journey through the life and times of this influential figure. This Napoleon quiz explores his military exploits, political strategies, personal life, and the broader socio-political context of his era.
So, history buffs, it’s time to don your bicorne hat and get ready to conquer this quiz. Will you emerge victorious like Napoleon in Austerlitz or meet your Waterloo?
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What year did Napoleon proclaim himself the emperor of France?
1893
1779
1804
1824
How old was Napoleon when he conquered Italy?
47
32
18
26
In what country was Napoleon Bonaparte born?
France
China
India
Greece
To what island was French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte exiled?
Australia
Crete
St. Helena
Corsica
In what century did Napoleon Bonaparte achieve greatness?
18th Century
17th Century
14th Century
19th Century
What year was Napoleon defeated at Waterloo?
1868
1904
1815
1794
Which of these is a nickname for Napoleon?
The Little Corporal
Shorty
Iron Man
El Capitan
What did Napoleon call the British?
A Nation Of Shopkeepers
Those People
Fisheaters
Limeys
What year did Napoleon invade Russia and reach Moscow?
1812
1901
1864
1951
What artist did the very large painting of The Coronation of Napoleon?
Pablo Picasso
Claude Monet
Paul Gauguin
Jacques-Louis David
Who crowned Napoleon Emperor of France in December 1804?
His Wife
The King
Napoleon Himself
The Pope
Who wrote “The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon” and “Das Kapital”?
Gene Simmons
Karl Marx
Shakespeare
Dr. Seuss
What year did Napoleon annex the Papal States?
1809
1943
1932
1860
What country under Napoleon III invaded Mexico in late 1861?
United States
United Kingdom
France
Spain
Where did the Duke of Wellington defeat Napoleon?
Waterloo
Paris
London
Madrid
What US President blocked France’s Emperor Napoleon III from claiming dominion over Hawaii?
Ulysses S. Grant
Grover Cleveland
Millard Fillmore
Benjamin Harrison
Which country was not a member of the four-nation alliance that battled Napoleon’s army at Leipzig in 1813?
Prussia
Russia
Austria
Hungary
What year did Napoleon marry the Archduchess of Austria?
1859
1888
1903
1810
Which country was Napoleon Bonaparte a leader of?
India
France
America
Germany
What year did Napoleon take Malta without a fight and abolishes the Inquisition?
1588
1798
1844
1625
What major battle directly preceded Napoleon’s occupation of Moscow?
Leipzig
Waterloo
Borodino
Minsk
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