matyskiel quiz 8 Flashcards
What does the term Congress mean?
Meeting
What is the Congress of Vienna?
A major event in World History
What was Napoleons biggest mistake?
Invading Russia
What is the term for the big four who put Napoleon away?
Quadruple Alliance
What is the main objective of the five principles?
To bring back the old regime so there will be no more revolutions.
What is the second objective of the Congress of Vienna?
To erase what Napoleon did.
What does the principle of legitimacy mean?
To put rightful rulers to their right thrones.
What does it mean to surround France with strong powers?
Quarantine
Which principle is about keeping peace and to refrain revolutionary activity?
Collective Security
What year did the Congress of Vienna happen?
1815
Who was the foreign minister of Austria?
Metternich
Who is the foreign minister of Britain?
Castlereagh
Who is the king of Prussia?
King Frederick William lll
Who is the CZAR of Russia?
Tsar Alexander l
What does CZAR mean?
Caesar, emperor
Who is the foreign minister of France?
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand.
Who does Talleyrand work for?
Louis the XVIII
Who did Talleyrand work for before?
Napoleon
What did Talleyrand do at church?
Bishop
What did Talleyrand somehow survive?
The reign of terror
What exotic animal was owned by Talleyrand and buried in a marble stone?
A monkey
Which principle stated no single nation dominates political affairs?
Balance of power