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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 pa.s.s, 36._
1. When was Rome founded? (1)
2. Under what king was the const.i.tution remodelled, and what was the basis of the new const.i.tution? (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 Coriola.n.u.s (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 circ.u.mstances was Fabius sent against Hannibal, what policy did he pursue, and with what result? (3)
9. Compare Publius Scipio Africa.n.u.s with Marcus Cato in character and habits. (2)
10. What was the object of Catiline's conspiracy, by what Consul was it defeated, and in what manner? (3)
11. What causes led to the formation of the First Triumvirate? (1)
12. What was the cause of the battle of Actium, and what was its result?
(2)
13. Describe the manner in which Octavius Augustus became Emperor, and the character of his reign. (2)
14. By what Emperor was Jerusalem captured, and in what year? (2)
15. Describe the customs of the Romans at meals, and mention some articles used by them for food. (2)
THE GEOGRAPHY OF ITALY, AND ITS EARLY INHABITANTS.
16. Draw a map of Italy, and upon it sketch the Apennine mountains, and the rivers Tiber and Arno. (4)
17. Upon the map indicate the location of the following: Rome, Naples, Tarentum. (3)
18. What three races occupied Italy in the earliest known times, what part of Italy did each occupy, and from which of these were the Latins descended? (7)
