8th Civil Service Report, p. 245. What was the first occasion on which Napoleon I. greatly distinguished bimself? Sketch the leading events of his first Italian campaign. Student's Hume, pp. 657; 505-507. Narrate the circumstances of the captivity of Charles I. Student's Hume, pp. 428, 430-434, 436-438. Sketch briefly the internal history of England during the reign of Anne. Student's Hume, pp. 561-579, Collier's British History, pp. 253-258. Describe the battles of St. Alban's, Culloden, the Nile. Student's Hume, pp. 217, 219, 606; 665, Haydn. MODERN HISTORY. Time allowed, 3 hours. Mention any battles in which Kings of Scotland have fought against English armies, giving in each case the result of the battle, and the circumstances which led to the war. Student's Hume, pp. 103, 120, 166, 246. Give a brief sketch of the state of Europe (1) in the year 800, (2) in the year 1800. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 21, 523, 524, 533-536. Give & For what historical events are the following places memorable :-Lepanto, Saratoga, Assaye, Basle, Torres Vedras, St. Jean d'Acre ? brief account of the events you mention. Student's Hume, pp. 634, 635, 727; 691, 667, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp, 184, 113. What do you know of Charles Martel, Bernadotte, Wallenstein, Attila, Sir R. Walpole, Charles the Bold of Burgundy? Maunder, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 8, 572, 596; 210, 211; 118, Student's Hume, pp. 572, 576, 582 587, 588, 589-591, 594, 595, 597, 598. Narrate the circumstances connected with the taking of Constantinople by the Turks, the Mutiny at the Nore, the Revolution of the 9th Thermidor, the siege of Londonderry. Student's Gibbon, pp. 625-628, Student's Hume, pp. 663, 664; 538, 539. What led to the War of the Spanish Succession? events of it, and what was its result? What were the chief Russell's Modern Europe Give some account of the trial of Warren Hastings, Peace of Ryswick, the Bill of Rights. Student's Hume, pp. 653; 549; 539, 557-569 Sketch briefly the history of the rise and fall of the Florentine Republic and the Dutch Republic, Heeren, pp. 17, 21, 64, 66-72. Narrate briefly the principal events in the Peninsular in the year 1810, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 576-577. 8th Civil Service Report, p. 245. Set to Candidates for the Diplomatic Service. Give an account of the state of affairs in Europe in the beginning of the years 1811 and 1830, and of the leading events of those years. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 377-379, 609, 610. What do you know of Suwarrow, Necker, Huskisson, Mirabeau, Ney, Capo D'Istria, Ibrahim Pasha, Dost Mohammed, Davoust? Student's Hume, pp. 666, 711, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 478, 479, 609, 485, 571, 585, 592, 593, 595, Maunder, Collier's British History, p. 320. Between whom, and on what occasions, were the following batttles fought, and what were their results:-Eylau, Mareogo, Sobraon, Fuentes, D'Onor, Valmy, Camperdown, Buxard, Vinegar Hill, Rolica, Bergenop-Yoom? Student's Hume, pp. 693, 686, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 557, 535, 536, 491, 519; 418. Page 246. Give some account of the war between the Turks and the Russians from 1808 to 1812. By what peace and on what terms was it concluded ? Heeren, pp. 403, 423. Write a short account of the events of the "hundred days" in 1815. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 590-594, Heeren, pp. 446448. Give the origin, events and issue of the war between England and the United States in 1812. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 587-588. Give some account of the revolution of *8th and 9th Thermidor, the Spanish marriages, the trial of Peltier, the Chouan war, the +Tugenbund. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 500, 502; 146, 393. At the end of the year 1796, France had six Affiliated Republics at her side. What were their names, and what territories did each include? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 504, 508. Give a full account of the Treaties of Vienna (1815.) How far have they since been modified? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 591, 595. * On the 8th of Thermidor, 1794, Robespierre made his famous speech to the Convention. It was the last day of the sanguinary tyranny which had afflicted France. On that day two eminent poets, Roucher, author of Les Mers, and André Chenier, who left admirable compositions, were executed. + The Tugenbund was an Association formed in Prussia, soon after the Peace of Tilsit, (7th July, 1807.) It was founded by Stein and Scharnhorst. Its ostensible object was to promote the moral improvement of the people, while it secretly aimed at the liberation of Germany, at all risks, from the grasp of Napoleon. 8th Civil Service Report, p. 245. What were the most important events in the domestic history of England between 1815 and 1848? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 592, 607-608, 610, 614, 620, 627-32, Collier's British History, pp. 306-324. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY.-(Hallam & May.) Set to Candidates for the Parliament Office. Time allowed, 3 hours. What persons had any claim to the throne on the death of Elizabeth? Hallam, vol. i. pp. 285-288. Give a short history of the Law of Treason. Hallam, vol. iii. pp. 320, 321. What were the Statute of Drogheda, the Petition and Advice, the Conventicle Act, the Triennial Bill, the Aylesbury Election case, and the Stockdale case? Hallam, vol. iii. pp. 357, 358, vol. ii. pp. 257-8, vol. ii. pp. 347-8, vol. ii. p. 96, vol. iii. pp. 271-4, May, pp. 450-4. What questions Give the history and object of the Royal Marriage Act. have at any time arisen under it ? May, pp. 39, 221.3. 'Hereditary descent is characteristic of the Peerage." How far is this true? What attempt at change in this respect has recently been made, and for what reason? May, rp. 242-6. What were the principal defects in the electoral system before the Reform Bill? Show how any of them arose. May, p. 359, Student's Hume, p. 716. Give some account of Lord Seymour of Sudeley, Whitgift, Sancroft, Sir W. Temple, Sir Edward Coke, and the Earl of Sunderland. Hallam, vol. , pp. 38.9, 142, 148, 198, 199, 201, 206, 212, 239, vol. 3, pp. 317, 370, vol. 2, pp. 378, 436, vol. 1, pp. 163, 334, 335, 336, 342, 343, 346, 348, 349, vol. 2, p. 28, vol. 3, pp. 44, 60, 156, vol. 2, p. 385, vol. 3, pp. 58, 81, 236. How was the influence of the Crown increased in the reign of George III.? May, p. 19. Page 296. ENGLISH HISTORY. C. Knight Watson, M.A., F.S.A. (You are not expected to answer all tbe questions in this paper. A wide range has been taken in order that every competitor may have a fair chance of acquitting himself creditably.) Who were the Saxons, and why did they come to England? Student's Hume, pp. 20, 23, 24. 8th Civil Service Report, p. 245. What had been the previous condition of the inhabitants of this country? Student's Hume, p. 14. Who were the Danes, and what induced them to come to this country? Student's Hume, pp. 39, 40. What were the consequences of their inroads? Stndent's Hume, pp. 40, 41, 43-45, 53-55. What was the general form of government and the condition of the people for the last two centuries before the Norman Conquest? Student's Hume, pp. 70-77. What was the institution of Frank pledge? Student's Hume, p. 74. What was the object of the proceedings which led to the compilation of Student's Hume, pp. 89, 90. What was the feudal system, and when and how was it introduced into this country, and what were the principal changes it underwent? Student's Hune, pp. 127-129, Collier's British History, pp. 66, 113. What might be urged in favour of King Stephen's claim to the throne? Sudent's Hume, pp. 102; 92, Collier's British History, pp. 60, 47. What were the constitutions of Clarendon ? State their general purport, and the nature of the controversy out of which they arose. Student's Hume, pp. 110-112, Collier's British History- pp. 74, 75. Who were the Barons under the Crown in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and what was their political function? Student's Hume, pp. 129, 130. How did the House of Commons originate, and when were representatives of counties and towns first summoned? Student's Hume, pp. 234, 235; 151, Collier's British History, p. 88. What were the continental dominions of the Kings of England in the twelfth century? What in the latter half of the thirteenth century? Student's Hume, pp. 99, 105, 109, 161, 164, Collier's British History, · pp. 56, 57, 62, 73, 87. What gave rise to the War with the Barons in the reign of Henry III? Student's Hume, pp. 148, 149, Collier's British History, p. 87. 1 On the death of Richard II. who was heir to the Crown, and whence and how was his title derived? Student's Hume, pp. 134, 200. Who were the Earls and Dukes of Lancaster? Student's Hume, p. 134. Whence and how did Edward IV., Henry VII., James I., and George I., respectively, derive their several titles to the Crown? Student's Hume, pp. 134, 215, 238, 241, 360, 508. 8th Civil Service Report, p. 245. Who were the Lollards? Student's Hume, pp. 197, 204, Collier's British History, pp. 104, 105. What were the distinctive tenets of the Puritans in the reign of Queen Student's Hume, pp. 323, 324. Elizabeth? Who were the Nonconformists and the Nonjurors in the latter half of the seventeenth century? Student's Hume, pp. 481, 536. What was the nature of the Bill of Rights, and when did it become the law of the land? Student's Hume, pp. 539, 557-560. Sketch the history of the East India Company from its commencement to the arrival of Clive in India. Student's Hume, pp. 370, 621-622, Collier's British History, p. 341. Give a brief account of Clive's career in India, and state its political consequences in that country. Student's Hume, pp. 622-623, 649-651, Collier's British History, p. 341. Who was Warren Hastings? Give a brief account of his career. Student's Hume, pp. 650-653, Collier's British History, p. 341. What was the general purport of the so-called India Bill brought in by Mr. Fox, on the 18th November, 1783, and how did the result affect the state of parties in this country ? Student's Hume, p. 648, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, p. 493. Page 312. Give the principal events of one of the three following reigns:-Louis IX., Louis XI., Louis XVIII. Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 79, 80, 118, 589, 590, 594. By what succession of events did Louis Phillippe ascend the throne of France? What were his claims? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, p. 609. La Ligne, la Fronde, la Terruer, la Restauration, les cent jours. What is understood by these historical periods? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 497, 499, 500, 589, 590-592, 594; Mrs. Markham's History of France, pp. 350, 401-3. How was the Government of France constituted at the time of the Constituent Assembly, the Convention, the Directoire, and after the events of February, 1848 ? Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, pp. 486, 487, 502, 638. Name one of the principal treaties of peace between France and England, stating briefly the historical events which brought it about, and the nature of its provisions. Student's Hume, p. 207, Russell's Modern Europe Epitomised, p. 110. |