Napoleon Quiz
From the Italian campaign to his exile on Saint Helena, test your knowledge of one of history's most famous figures. 90 questions about Napoleon Bonaparte, the Consulate, the Empire, his battles, and his legacy.
Napoleon Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Emperor
This Napoleon quiz features 90 questions about one of the most influential figures in history. From the coup of 18 Brumaire to his exile on Saint Helena, by way of Austerlitz, the Russian campaign, and Waterloo, every answer is checked against reliable sources. Three difficulty levels let both beginners and history buffs test their knowledge of the Consulate, the Empire, and Napoleon's legacy.
From the Consulate to the Imperial Coronation
Napoleon Bonaparte took power in 1799 as First Consul. Within five years, he reorganized the French administration, created the Bank of France, and had the Napoleonic Code adopted. On December 2, 1804, he was crowned emperor at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The questions in this quiz cover these major transformations: the Concordat of 1801, the Legion of Honor, and reforms to the education system.
The Great Military Campaigns
The Napoleonic Wars redrew the map of Europe. This quiz covers the Italian campaign (Marengo, 1800), the Egyptian campaign (1798–1801), Austerlitz (1805), and the disastrous retreat from Russia, including the crossing of the Berezina. The harder questions also touch on Trafalgar, Wagram, and Napoleon's marshals, such as Ney and Murat.
A Chronological Format for a Change of Pace
Want to put events in order? The chronological quiz lets you place battles and treaties along a timeline — a great way to memorize the key dates of the Napoleonic era.
Score, Timer, and Overall Rankings
Every quiz shows your score and response time. You can compare your results with other players on the overall leaderboard. And if you're up for a daily challenge, the quiz of the day offers new questions on a variety of topics every morning.
From the Empire to the Second Empire
This quiz doesn't stop at Waterloo. It also covers Napoleon's legacy: the Napoleonic Code, still in effect today, the Congress of Vienna that redrew Europe's map, and the Second Empire under Napoleon III (1852–1870). Ninety questions to help you understand how a Corsican general transformed France and left his mark on European history.