12 M., only.
48 _credits; necessary to pass_, 36.
1. Into what three principal classes (or races) may the inhabitants of
Italy be divided? To what great race did they belong? (4)
2. Who established the _comitia centuriata_? How did it differ from the
_comitia curiata_? (2)
3. Who made the first code of Roman law? (1)
4. What king aided the Greek colonies in their war with Rome? What was
the result of the war? (2)
5. In what war was Syracuse taken by the Romans? What was the cause of
the siege? Give the name of a famous man who was slain, and state the
circumstances of his death. (4)
6. Mention five provinces gained by Rome during the period of conquest,
266-133 B.C. (5)
7. Give the effects upon Rome of the Eastern conquests, in regard to
literature and morals. (2)
8. What political parties did Marius and Sulla represent? (2)
9. What two foreign wars were conducted by Marius. (2)
10. What was the decisive battle in the civil war between Pompey and
Caesar? (1)
11. Who formed the Second Triumvirate? What illustrious man was slain in
their proscription? (4)
12. To what one of the Caesars was Seneca tutor? (1)
13. In whose reign occurred the last great persecution of the
Christians? (1)
14. Give a brief sketch of the life and character of Constantine? (3)
15. Who was the last Western Roman Emperor? (1)
THE SAMNITE WARS, AND THE RELATIONS OF ROME TO SUBJECT STATES.
16. What caused Rome to bring the First Samnite War to an end? (1)
17. Give a brief account of the battle of the Caudine Forks, and of the
treaty made there. (4)
18. What was the result of the battle of Sentinum? Give the terms of the
final peace between the Romans and the Samnites. (3)
19. In the Roman State what three rights did Rome reserve for herself?
(3)
20. Distinguish between _Roman citizens_ and _subjects_ (_or Latins_)
(2)
30TH ADVANCED ACADEMIC EXAMINATION.
March 2, 1888.--Time, 9.30 A.M. to 12 M., only.
48 _credits; necessary to pass,_ 36.
1. Draw an outline map of Italy, and upon it indicate the location of
Rome and sketch the river Tiber and the outline of Latium (6)
2. When was the Republic established, and who were the first Consuls?
(3)
3. What was the cause of the first Secession, and what were the two
conditions of the return? (3)
4. Give an account of the appointment of the Decemvirs and the powers
intrusted to them. (2)
5. Mention two provisions of the Licinian laws or r
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