Part 1

Question 1

To give up one’s throne as a monarch

Answer 1

Abdicate

Question 2

The established social and political system in France before the Revolution

Answer 2

Ancien Régime

Question 3

Medieval fortress in the centre of Paris, stormed by mob at the start of the Revolution

Answer 3

Bastille

Question 4

Decisive victory for Napoleon against Russia and Austria in 1805

Answer 4

Battle of Austerlitz

Question 5

Decisive victory for the Royal Navy against France in 1805

Answer 5

Battle of Trafalgar

Question 6

The final defeat of Napoleon in 1815

Answer 6

Battle of Waterloo

Question 7

French middle-class, or those who make money through trade or industry

Answer 7

Bourgeoisie

Question 8

Agreement between Napoleon and the Pope, signed in 1801

Answer 8

Concordat

Question 9

Europe-wide economic blockade against Britain led by Napoleon

Answer 9

Continental System

Question 10

Mediterranean island off the south coast of France, birthplace of Napoleon

Answer 10

Corsica

Question 11

Someone fighting against a Revolution, to restore the previous system

Answer 11

Counter-revolutionary

Question 12

Document guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of all French citizens

Answer 12

Declaration of the Rights of Man

Question 13

Meeting of France’s clergy, aristocracy and bourgeoisie to consult on policy

Answer 13

Estates-General

Question 14

A small, independent fighting force used to raid and attack a larger army

Answer 14

Guerrilla