OCR – AS GCE
European and World Period Studies
F962: Option B
Napoleon, France and Europe 1795–1815
Additional Sample Questions
- To what extent did Napoleon’s domestic policies during the Consulate follow the principles of popular sovereignty, liberty and equality?
- ‘From the start, he was a dictator, pure and simple.’ How far do you agree with this view of Napoleon’s rule of France?
- How far do you agree that Napoleon was a military genius?
- Compare the importance of the Peninsular War and the Russian campaign in explaining the downfall of Napoleon.
- Assess the reasons for Napoleon’s downfall to 1814.
- ‘The benefits Napoleonic rule brought outweighed the disadvantages.’ How far do you agree with this judgement of Napoleon’s government of France during the Consulate (1799–1804)?
- Assess the impact of Napoleon’s reforms on the people of France.
- Assess Napoleon’s strengths and weaknesses as a general.