ogations. (2)

6. What part of Italy did the Samnites possess, and what was the cause
of the First Samnite War? (2)

7. Give the name of one of the Roman military roads, tell in which
direction it led, and what towns were at its extremities. (3)

8. In what locality were most of the contests of the First Punic War?
(1)

ANCIENT ROME.

9. Mention one Roman and one Carthaginian general noted in the conduct
of the First Punic War. (2)

10. Describe the battle of Cannae, and tell the result of the battle.(2)

11. Mention two reforms or measures favored by the Gracchi.(2)

12. Compare the character of Marius with that of Sulla.(2)

13. Who formed the First Triumvirate, and what element of strength did
each contribute to it? (3)

14. What cause was assigned for the assassination of Caesar? (1)

15. Describe in a sentence the character of each of the following: Nero;
Trajan. (2)

THE EARLY HISTORY OF ROME.

16. Into what two principal branches were the early Italians divided,
and what part of Italy did they occupy? (3)

17. Tell briefly the traditional story of the founding of Rome. (2)

18. What was the first form of government at Rome, and after what was it
modelled? (2)

19. How did the Senate differ from the Comitia Curiata in its
membership? (2)

20. What authority did the king have, and what duties did the Senate
perform? (2)

21. Describe the religion of the early Romans. (1)

_29th Advanced Academic Examination._

November 18, 1887.--Time, 9.30 A.M. to 12 M., only.

_48 credits; necessary to pass, 36._

1. When was Rome founded? (1)

2. Under what king was the constitution remodelled, and what was the
basis of the new constitution? (2)

3. Who was the last king? By whom was the government by kings
overturned, and to whom was the power then intrusted? (3)

4. What caused the struggle between the patricians and plebeians, how
long did it continue, and how did it result? (3)

5. Give briefly the story of Coriolanus (2)

6. What induced the Gauls to invade Italy 390 B.C., where did they
contend with the Roman army, and with what result? (3)

7. Where was Carthage, by what means did it attain its power and wealth,
and when did the Romans and Carthaginians first contend in arms? (3)

8. Under what circumstances was Fabius sent against Hannibal, what
policy did he pursue, and with what result? (3)

9. Compare Publius Scipio Africanus with Marcus Cato in character and
habits. (2)