France, and Eastern Europe Quick Check
Which statement best summarizes how Napoleon’s rise related to the death of Louis XVI?
The death of Louis created a power vacuum that could only be filled by powerful individuals. ✅
Napoleon became king after killing Louis.
Louis made Napoleon king.
The people asked for a vote in the new constitution and voted for Napoleon to be king and for Louis’ execution.
Based on the description of feudalism given in the lesson, analyze how Napoleon’s new ruling class resembled feudalistic relationships of Louis XVI’s time.
Napoleon divided people between the Legion of Honor and taxpayers, similar to the Estates-General.
Napoleon created the Council of the Ancients and the Council of 500, with himself at the top as consul.
Napoleon implemented a system in which he granted titles and land to people who would support him financially. ✅
Napoleon brought back the old ruling class that Louis XVI had used.
Which of the following was a characteristic of French nationalism?
a belief that people should remain in their designated roles
France’s appreciation of other cultures and European states
the king, who was the sole characteristic of French nationalism
French belief in their own national superiority compared to other Europeans ✅
Which of the following was a change brought upon by the Enlightenment?
absolute power of the Church
separation of Church and State ✅
restriction of opportunities depending on class
maintenance of religious practices over science and the arts
Identify who Sweden’s significant trading partner was according to the lesson.
France
Prussia
Russia
England ✅