Question

What is Napoleonic code and Mention two points

Answer 1

the civil code of 1804 introduced by Napoleon was called Napoleonic code
1) it did away with all the privileges based on birth
2) established equality before law

Answer 2

The Napoleonic code is the civil code introduced in 1804 by Napoleon. This brought a new system over the parts of Europe.

The two points relevant to Napoleonic code are,

• The contents of the code enforced the law to remove all privileges based only on birth.
• The code established equality before the law.

Explanation:

The Napoleonic Code also is known as ‘the French Civil Code of 1804’ came into prominence after the French revolution, absorbing the extracts that improve common people’s lifestyle. The intention of the code was to shorten to a single document. But the women of that time did not enjoy the rights of the code.