OCR – AS GCE
European and World Period Studies
F962: Option B

Napoleon, France and Europe 1795–1815

Additional Sample Questions


  1. To what extent did Napoleon’s domestic policies during the Consulate follow the principles of popular sovereignty, liberty and equality?
  2. ‘From the start, he was a dictator, pure and simple.’ How far do you agree with this view of Napoleon’s rule of France?
  3. How far do you agree that Napoleon was a military genius?
  4. Compare the importance of the Peninsular War and the Russian campaign in explaining the downfall of Napoleon.
  5. Assess the reasons for Napoleon’s downfall to 1814.
  6. ‘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)?
  7. Assess the impact of Napoleon’s reforms on the people of France.
  8. Assess Napoleon’s strengths and weaknesses as a general.