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Ml7 Kntered aooordingf to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand eiuht hundred and ninety-three, by Thr Copp, Clark Oohpant (Limitid), Toronto, Ontario, in the Office of the Minister of Agriculture. t I C S PREFACE. lousand ilHITW), rnmary and Third Class Examinations, together with a 1 the questions given at the Matriculation Exam n atK.ns or Toronto University for the .ears ,SS^^Z questions for the three examinations are in senarale groups arranged when possible in chronologicaTorTer Such questions as did not admit of chronoS arrangement are classified by topics. """"o'og'cal the^PubUc^rnd'^H^rVr',^ Histoo- prescribed for tne rubiic and High Schools of Ontario? Th.o questions are the answer of a considerable number"' ^ P^r wLn ' '"""""• J" ""^^ "- - *^ ^^ Depute When assigning a er n sav on ^h^ • Queen Ehzabeth. dictate'to yo./pup^ Tf^^^ the answers to which cannot be gotten withn.r. plete reading of the lesson tn L 1 "^ ^ ''''"'- r g wi luc lesson to be prepared MaUt^ fh« questions and their answers the basis for discussW the subject at the next recitation. a">cussing the CONTENTS. Entrance Examinations. Hone. PmM. 7 '5 English History <*"«^' Canadian History '"5^ 59-88 Primary and Third Class Examinations. English History Canadian History.......* *^"° *9 Geography ni-127 23 128-149 27 MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS OF TORONTO UNIVERSITY History and Geography of Greece alone , 50- , 72 H.S ory and Geography of Greece and Rome .... !^ ' History of England before the Tudor Period. ... L c The Tudor Period alone . ■ ^' i 215 James I '16-231 Charles I ^"^^^ The Interregnum . -j9-2Si 252-258 Pass Matriculation. Charles II. and James II William and Mary ^^9-27.6 45 Anne ';" 277-285 48 Review of Tudor and 'st'u'arV Periods '^^"'^^ ^^ The Period 1714-1763 '95-299 50 The Period 1763-1820 3°°"3'4 5' Geography Trade and Commerce of the" 'BHn^h ^'^"^^' " Empire British History since 1815. 352-377 58 Canadian History and Geoarpnb'v ^l^'^^^ ^' Geography of Europe. . " " ' 382-395 62 Gen«ral Geography 396-407 63 •••• 408.413 64 31 34 39 39 41 42 44 , ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. ENGLISH HISTORY. .1, ''J^^f'"^ ^'"'^"^ '^^ Norman come to be king of inlLngland? v=i2. Dec. 1885. 2. Give an account of the effects produced upon the people^of England by the Norman Conquest TJ,.! RrL-^"'\t" u^""''""* °^ ^"y *^° ^^«'0"s Of Great Bnta.n, w.th the results thereof. v=i2i. June. ,890. v = 'i2^' Decl8^8T ^"°'' ^^"""^ '^' '''^" ""^ ^'"^ '^°^"' whlV^r^!^ ^'^'^r''" '■'•^" °^ ^'"^ J°hn, and show what hberties and privileges of the English people were then secured. v=i2>^. June, 1890. ^ 6. State the causes which led up to the granting of Magna Charta. Give its chief provisions. .1,,, ^'J^ What^ led' to 'its t.^ ^'■'"''°;:' °' '^' ''^^"^ C^^r^- What led to Its bemg signed ? Why is it valued so highly? ,«i2. Dec. 1885. «* "ea so 8. Mention the principal events of the reign of Henry VIT How did he come to the throne? v= 16 Tulv JZ!'' '"'^'"*" ^'=^«° "^ 'I""'-- Oeo. .885, indicate the data o, the examin. BNQLISH HISTORY. li,' ! i i 9. Explain, why Henry VIII., Edward IV.> Simon de ' Montford, and the Battle of Bosworth Field are impor- tant in the history of the English people. v= 12. Dec. 1887. 10. State the chief events of the Reign of Elizabeth,, showing why each of them is important. v=i2. Dec, 1887. 11. Tell what is meant by Limited Monarchy, Magna Charta, the Wars of the Roses, the Spanish Armada, v=:i6. July, 1S79. 12. What was Queen Elizabeth's claim to the throne of England ? Show the importance of her reign as regards (a) literature and (<5') commerce. v=-??^. June, 1890. 13. Give an account of the great changes that took place in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. v=io. Dec. 1885. 14. Name the Tudor sovereigns in order, explaining how they were related to one another; and give as full ■an account as you can of the last one of them. v=i2. Dec. 1890. . ': 15. Give an account of the "Great Rebellion," stating ^ : its causes and its results. •v= 12. Dec. J 890. 16. What should we admire and what should we condemn in the character and conduct of King John, Cardinal Wolsey Hampden, and Charles I..? v=i2. Dec. 1885. 17. Who was Oliver Cromwell, and how did he rise to the position of Protector.? v=io. Dec. 1884. B»TRA«rc? tAMlNATION. 9 1 8. Give an account of the circumstance that led to June, the estabhshment of the Protectorate, v— 12 1890. 19. What do you understand by « The Common- wealth ? How long did it last in England, and what brought It to a close ? v= 12. July, 1879. 20. What did the Habeas Corpus Act enact ? In whose reign was it passed? v = 8. Dec. 1884. 21. What is meant by "The New Monarchy"? What led to its establishment, and what to its overthrow? v=i2. Dec. 1890, 22. What were the chief characteristics of "The New Monarchy"? State the events that led to its establish- ment, and show wherein it differed from The Monarchy which preceded it and that which succeeded it v=i2 Dec. 1887. ^ 23. Give an account of four of the principal incidents m the struggle between the Crown and the Parliament v=i3. June, 1889. 24. Give an account of anj^ two of the following :— (a) The Feudal System. (6) The Great Charter. (c) The Petition of Right. (O The Execution of Charles I. (e) The Act of Settlement, 1701. v=i2. 1892. 25. Write explanatory notes upon any three of the following ; — (a) The Witangemot. id) The Statute of Praemunire. i i 10 KNOLISU HISTORY. (^ The Petitic.i of Right. {d) The Act of Settlement. v= 12. Dec. 1889. 26. In whose reign were England and Scotland united? v=4. July, 1879. 27. Write short notes on the Jacobite Rebellions and the Seven years' War. v=i3. July, 1889. 28. State briefly the causes and the results of the American War of Independence, and the Revolution of 1688. v=io. Dec. 1885. 29. Give an account of any two of the following. (a) The defeat of the Spanish Armada. • {b) The Gunpowder Plot. [c) The Massacre of Glencoe. {d) The South Sea Scheme. {e) The Jacobite Rebellion of 1745. v=i2. 1891. 30. Give an account of any two great writers or statesmen in each of the following : — (i) The reign of Queen Elizabeth. (2) The "Fifty Years of Whig Rule." v=i3. June, 1889. 31. Under what circumstances were the parliaments of Ireland and'Scotland united to that of England? Give dates, and the terms of union. v=i3. June, 1889. 32. Give an account of the Irish Parliament (1782- 1801), and explain the significance of the three crosses on the " Union Jack." v=l2. 1891. 33. Tell briefly what you know about the Duke of Marlborough, or Lord Nelson. v=i2. July, iSm writers or ilNTRANCE EXAMINATION. U 34. Give an account of the Battle of Waterloo the causes which led to it, and the effect on Great Britain V=I2. 1892. 35. Sketch the part England took in the struggle against Napoleon, v— 13. Dec. 1889. 36. Give a brief account of England's struggle against Napoleon. v^i3. June, 1889. 37. State definitely the great national questions which were decided by any four of the following battles :- {a) Bannockburn. {b) Naseby. {c) Plassey. {d) Quebec. {e) Waterloo. v=:i2. 1891. 38. Name two great political leaders of the reigns of George II. and George III. and state as fully^a of the English people. v=i2. Dec. 1887. 39. What makes an event important in history? Give a full account of what you consider the two mos mportant events m the reign of George III., showing why they are important. v=i2. Dec. 1890. ^ 40. Write full notes on any four of the following - {a) The Act of Settlement (b) The Test Act. {c) Petition of Right. {d) Union of Great Britain and Ireland {e) Union of England and Scotland • Y\ Vu '""'f ^' '"'" °^ '^'"- •"^'■^"^ °f the Georges <^) Thomas ^ Becket. v=i2. Dec. 1890. fi 12 ENGLISH HISTORY. 41. What changes did the Reform Bill make.' What other reforms took place in the reign of William IV.? V — 12. Dec. 1889. ofth/r "^^T '"'^"'"'^ ^"^ ^^^°^^^y ^^^ the Repeal aid wharh r f"'' "'^' ^''' ^^^ — therefor, and what benefic.al results flowed therefrom ? v.- 1 2 June, 1889. "^' 43. Write brief notes on :— (a) The Declaration of Rights. (^) The Treaty of Union, W The Abolition of Slavery. (^ The Repeal of the Corn Laws. v==i6 Dec 1884. 44. In what reicrns were the following Acts passed, and what was the object of each :— (a) Act of Uniformity. (^) Habeas Corpus. (c) Act of Settlement. (^) Catholic Emancipation. (e) Reform Bill? v==i3. June, 1889. 45. Write explanatory notes on the following :— (a) The Epoch of Reform. (d) The Revolution Settlement. (c) The Growth of the Democracy. v=-i2 Dec. 1887. 46. Narrate briefly the career of any three of the following : — (a) Mary Queen of Scots. (d) Sir Thomas VVentworth. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. 13 89. ving :- — cy. V=-I2. :hree of the (^) John Hampden. (^ The Duke of Monmouth. (e) Lord Nelson. (/) Sir Robert Peel. v-12. 1892. 47' Define:—- (a) National Exchequer. (l>) Fiscal Policy. (c) Trial by jury. v=i2. 1884. (from it? v=,2. JuTy, ,87$: "" '^"'''^"'™' *■«■" SO. Write notes on four ^rreat evenfc «,r,;^u 1 , [reign of Queen Victoria. ^rflX '"^* "■« 51- Explain as fully as you can hr.,„ if i, about that the power o'f theVo/e:^;,' s n ^feL t^ fit was three centuries ago. v=i2. Dec. 1890. 52. Write brief notes on :— (a) The first Reform Bill. W The abolition of Slavery (c) The Chartists. (^ The Disestablishment of the Irish Church V-12K. June, 1890. 3- Give an account of: (a) The Indian mutiny. W The chief _writers of the Victorian R., v=i2. Uec. 1889. """■ 14 ENGLISH HISTORt. 54. Give an account of the reign of Victoria under the following heads : — {a) The Chartists. {b) The Repeal of the Gorn Laws. {c) The Disestablishment of the Irish Ghurch. {d) The Character of the Period. v=-.i2 Dec 1887. ■ , ■ 55. Narrate briefly the career of any three of the following men : — {a) Robert Bruce. {b) Oliver Cromwell. if) Archbishop Laud. id) The Duke of Marlborough. {e) Lord Clive. (/) John Bright. v=i2. 1891. 56. Give as full an account as you can of the life and chief works of any two of the following : (a) Chaucer. {b) Spenser. {c) Shakespeare. (d) Milton. {e) Burns. {/) Sir Walter Scott. {g) Tennyson. v=i2. Dec. 1887. 57. Give as full an account as you can of the careers of any three of the following : — (a) Washington. {b) Fox. {c) Bi-ke. \d) Pitt (the elder). {e) Gladstone. v=i2. Dec. 1889. toria under Church. =12. Dec. KNTRANCK EXAMINATION. Jg 58. Define heir-apparent and heir-presumptive. How mil the death of the late Duke of Clarence affect the succession ? Contrast the right of heirship to the throne of Great Britain now with that claimed by the Stuarts V— 12. 1892. ree of the he life and the careers ENTRANCE EXAMINATION. CANADIAN HISTORY. 59- Narrate the principal events connected with the discovery and early settlement of Canada. v=i4. Dec 1890. ^ • 60. Write a brief account of the administration and explorations of Champlain. v=i3. 1889. 61 Make a summary of the services rendered to Canada by each of the following :— (a) Champlain. , {d) Frontenac. {c) DeVaudreuil. v=-i4. Dec. 1887. 62. Explain, as fully as you can, the causes that led to the conquest of Canada. v=i4. Dec. 1890. 63. Relate, as clearly as you can, any circumstances m connection with the City of Quebec that makes it of interest m Canadian history, v=i2X. June, 1890 64. Make a summary of the services rendered to Canada by Champlain, La Salle, and Wolfe Dec. 1889. v= 14. 16 CANADIAN HISTORY. ^\ mi 65. Give an account af the Capture of Quebec. By what treaty and at what time was Britain's authority over Canada confirmed? What portions of North America are under the control of Britain as a result of this Treaty? v— r4. 1892. 66. What gave rise to the War of American Inde- pendence? Give a brief account of it. v— 12^. June, 1890. 6y. State fully the causes and the results of the American War of Independence. v=-i2, 1891. 68. State what you know of the period of Military Rule in Canada. What circumstances led to the passing of the Quebec Act and the Constitutional Act, and what were the provisions of each of these Acts.-* v^i^ Dec. 1887. 69. Sketch briefly the leading events of the War. of 18 1 2-14. v— 12>^. June, 1890. 70. Write explanatory notes upon : — (a) The Quebec Act. (d) United Empire Loyalists. (c) The Constitutional Act. v=t4. Dec. 1889. 71. Show, as fully as you can, why Lord Durham and Mr. Poulett Thompson are important in the history of Canada. v=-i4. Dec. 1887. 72. Write an explanatory note on each of the fol- lowing : — {a) The Constitutional Act of 179 1. {d) The Act of Union of 1841. v=i4. 1891. 73. What important events occurred in Canada during ENTKANCK KXAMINATION. 17 lec. By rity over (\mtrica of this • ,n Inde- (. June, of the [. Military : passing nd what v=i4, [le War. ec. 1889. Iiam and listory of the fol- 189 1. la during the administration of Lord Elgin, and why are they important? v— 14. Dec. 1889. Give an account of the dispute which led to the 74. . "— -.^.^.uLt wiin.n lea ro tne Ashburton Treaty. State the terms of the Treaty V-I4. 1892. ircacy. 75- Narrate the circumstance which led to Confeder- ation. V— 13. 1889. 76 What is meant by the "Confederation of the British American Provinces " ? When and how was it brought about ? v— 14. 1891. 77' What are the chief provisions of the British North America Act.? Why is so much importance attached to this Act by the people of Canada ? v-14. 1892. ;8. Why is each of the following important in the history of the English people :— («) The Battle of Bosworth. {b) The Seven Years' War, {c) The British North America Act {d) Sir Robert Peel? v— 12. Dec. 1885. 79- Write brief notes on :— {a) The Family Compact ib) The Clergy Reserves. ic) McKenzie's Rebellion. {d) The British North America Act v«-t2J^ June, 1890. 80. Write explanatory notes on anyfour of the follow- ia) The " Patriot's War." (^) The Clergy Reserves. ti CANADIAN HISTORY ]\ (c) Reciprocity with the United States. (,/) Federal Union. W Legislative Union, v-14. Dec 1890. 8,. Write Explanatory notes on any three of the following : — (a) Family Compact. {b) Clergy Reserves. {c) United Empire Loyalists. (d) Rebellion Losses Bill. • (e) Supreme Court of Canada, v-13. i8»9- 82. Write brief notes on any three of the following men : — \ (a) La Salle. {b) Tecutnseh. (c) William Lyon Mackenzie. {d) Louis Riel. {e) Dr. Egerton Ryerson. (/) The Premier of Cartada. (^) The Premier of On»ario. v=-i4. 1891. 8. Explain the steps by which the Dominion of Can':da obtained complete control of the North-west. v-=i4. Dec. 1890. 84. Explain fully the importance of the Canadian Pacific Railway. v=i4. 1891. 8^ In whom is the sovereign power in Canada ve^^ed? Of whom does the Dominion Parliament consist? How are the ws made in the Dominion Parhament.? v=i4. Dec. 1^8?- 86. Exolvv. uv.: meaning of the following statement:— PRIMART EZAMr.VATlON ^90. e of tl^e 1889- following 19 ''In Canada all questions of ^.ovcrn.ncnt are settled in ^H^unent. . .^.H .^^^ t.r?; ^J'"''"' ^'^""^ ^' ^°" '^"' ^^^* •" both parliamen- 8s By wliom is each of fh*» c^ii^ • r "' "^^ lollowinpr appointed • Gove, nor-gcneral, Lieutenant-Governor, Pre^'e If .he Dommion, IVemiers of the Provinces Sen»t„r! i^ Mayors of Cities, Wardens of Count esTeei:^:, Townships Trustees of Public Schools, Pdice mL,!' I89I. ottiinion of North-west. e Canadian lada veaied? nsist ? How 2nt? v=i4. stutcuignt: — = PRIMARY EXAMINATION. ENGLISH HISTORY. thf Bn^rf r ^;"'""^ ^'^ P^^^^^^' characteristics of the British Islands, and show how these have to .T extent determined the occupations of the peol in Z varDup parts of the Islands. 1892 ^ ^ the^ccTS'orrtr. vr ^^^ '^^ -'"--' °^ («) The Celts. (^) The Romans. {c) The Danes. {d) The Norman French ? 1889. i I'' •4' INOaSH BISTORT ASB QEoaBArHT. 20 9,. Nam. and give the dates of the various invasions of Britain, and mention the permanent results of these invasions with regard to :— (a) Our language. [b) Oar form of government. i88». 92. Give a concise account of the invasion of Britain: {a) By the Romans. (b) By the Saxons. (c) By the Normans, (j) Show how the country and its people were affected by these invasions. 1890. 93. What English kings were ^°""^^f ^/^l^^ '^^ crusades? Show how these wars affected the English people. 1889. 04 Mention, and trace the results of, an important event in each of the following reigns :- (a) John. (d) Henry VIII. {c) Charles I. 1888. QC Sketch very briefly the character, life, and reign of any three of the following rulers of England, par- rularizing only those acts or events which are of considerable historical importance :— {a) King John. (^) King Henry VH. {c) King James I. rj\ Oliver Cromwell. 1892. 96. Outline, with brief notes, as to their causes and (US invasions ults of these invasion of ; people were 1890. ted with the d the English an important ife, and reign of England," par- which are of their causes andj PRIMARY EXAMINATION. «, effects, the constitutional changes that occurreH ^ • any two of the following reigns ;-^ "^ ^"''"^ (a) That of John. {^) That of Henry III. (^) That of Charles I. (^) That of Charles II (e) That of William III. jg^p. immediate causfs a„d .Zl of'thttSf ^ "' cent c?'" rf " °5 '-^ '■""-'"g places and English hX:::' -portant events and dates in (a) Agincourt. (6) Naseby. (c) Utrecht. (^) Plassey. (^) Saratoga. (/) Trafalgar. Cr) Fontainebleau. anfNSofe!::rd::,ir:n f '>rr '"='"''^" «"'- affected in Britain b; ^Lif waT X""""'"'"" ^- Bo^^:tSnrs;^----,^:- men d,d, or tried to do, for ti,e h.„.«f u', ''" 01 iingiand :— ' "O"""", or renown 22 ENGLISH H18T0EY AND GEOGRAPHY. {a) Stephen Langton. {b) Simon de Montfort. (c) John Wiclif. (d) William Caxton. {e) Sir Francis Drake. (/) Sir John Eliot. (a) Sir Henry Vane. (I) Robert Blake (admiral). (/) Charles Montague. (J) John Wesley. (k) Willian] Wilberforce. (I) Horatio Nelson. 1892. _ ,03. Sketch the leading features of the re.gn of George IH. 1889. ^ -u oc fnllv as you can the political, social ning, Peel, and Husk.sson, .822 7- '>^9 rre::^™ho;r;^^— Shave heen satisfied. 1889. rASnt "frC;:. AgUatlon and of it. result,, '^^'" ^. hnrt account of the Indian Mutiny of 106. Give a short account ^^ ,^^ ^^^^^^ ,357-8. with a -^--Xl^X^^^^^ effected i. and its results, ^escn^^^^^^.^^ ^W^^.^.^^ ^^ ^^^.^ ^.„,, the political, social an.. - the Mutiny. 1892. e reign of litical, social ted by Can- t Agitation, xders of tlic ds liave been fBlMARY EIAUISATIOS. ^S the nin^te^nmcZry S°™"<'^ "'^"^ ■*"-'-« (a) The Test Act, 1673 (ij Catholic E,nancipation Act, ,829. W Reform Bill, 1832 ^ m f 'Tf "'J''" ^'"" La,vs, ,849. 00 Insh Land Act,, i87o.,88i, Tsoo "' iog. Give some account of :_ (a) The more important Acts passed by the m Th .i"' '^'"■"'""^"t since ,869. ^ trEtLrrr'""' "''""'- -f-- vere used for 5, 1846. Give of its results. an Mutiny of in of its causes nts effected in of India since PRIMARY EXAMINATION. CANADIAN HISTORY. ni. Describe the cana^^c. . The Seven Years' Warlr^'.r^'''"' """^ '""'"^ "f affairs were concerned, i^'' ^' '" "° ^^' ^ American '"• "'""= * ''"^f^count of the War of ,8.2 .ggg. '\ I I i i I \\\r i\ (' 24 CANADIAN HISTORY AND OEOOBAPHT. significance of :— (a) Ridgeway. {I?) Kingston. (c) Navy Island. {d) Lundy's Lane, (tf) Chateauguay. (/) Moravian Town. (g) Amherstburg. (h) NewarH (Niagara). (,') Isle of Orleans. f f") Louisburg. 1891. ,0,^ , of the Montreal Riots of 1849. nS. Give an account o the M ^^^^ ^^^^^^ stating the causes that led followed the riotsP ^^J " ^^^ ^^,^,,,,, treaty of "'• ^f irse^trupon^^^^^^^ Jween Canada and 1854. and of Its ettects up .^^ continuance. the United States ^^^f J^'^ ^^^^^^ 1891. When and how was the treaty term „7.State fully the circumstances that le Canadian Confederation. 1889. . .^e causes .8. Give as full an a-unt^^^^^ which operated tobnng about the J^^^^^^ ^^^ .f4\t:Ur^ett;both as regards the Provinces and the Dominion. 1892. ^ _ ^^ ^^^ British North America Act, ana u PRIMARY EXAMINATION. 26 bellion ol historical ots of 1849, AThat result ty Treaty of Canada and continuance. 1891. t led up to of the causes slorth America il settlements Provinces and of The British lies of which it was intended to be the solution, and of the advantages hoped to be gained from it. 1891. 120. Give an account of the Constitution and Govern- ment of Canada, and show the relations of the Provinces to the Federal Authority and of the Federal Authority to the Home Government, stating definitely the distribu- tion of legislative powers as between the Provinces and the Dominion. 1891. 121. Under the following heads explain, as briefly and as clearly as you can, how the Dominion of Canada is governed : — {a) The House of Commons. {b) The Senate. (c) The Govern er-general. {d) The Provincial Legislatures. ie) The sources of Revenue. 1888. 122. Outline briefly the Constitution of Canada as defined by the British North America Act of 1867 noting the functions generally of the Dominion and Local Legislatures. State which has jurisdiction in matters affecting :— {a) Indian Affairs. {b) Education. (c) Fisheries. {d) Rivers and Streams. {e) Postal Service. (/) Militia. {g) Municipal Institutions. {h) Bankruptcy. (/■) Penitentiaries. C;^) Gaols. ik) Reformatories. 1889. [-^■■^iWtr.'fl^. ^'^ tl( 29 CANADIAN HISTORY AND QEOORAPHY. 123. Give short accounts of : — {a) The Washington Treaty of 187 1. [d) The Seigniorial Tenure Act. {c) The Secularization of the Clergy Reserves. (^ The Ashburton Treaty. 1891. 124. Give an account of the passing of The Act of U uion of 1 84 1, describing:— {a) The cLUses that led to it. (d) Its provisions. (c) Its effects. 125. Write short descriptive and explanatory accounts of:— {a) The Northwest rebellion of 1885. {b) The Washington Treaty of 1871. (c) The Founding of the Public School System of Ontario under Egerton Ryerson. {d) The Quebec Act of 1774- 1892. 126. Write full explanatory notes on any three of the following : — (a) Treaty of Paris 1763. (b) Federal Union. (r) British North America Act. {d) National Policy. {e) Unrestricted Reciprocity. 1890. 127. (a) Sketch, as fully as time will permit, the War of 1812-14, giving cause, leading events, and napies of principal actors in the War. 1890. {d) Describe in detail the Municipal System of Ontario. 1 890. 2f rvcs. Act of ccounts System e of the e War of apies of Ontario= PRtMABY EXAMINATION. PRIMARY EXAMINATIONS. GEOGRAPHY. 128. Account for the following : (a) Hail. (6) Snow. (c) Fog. {d) Springs. (g) Deltas. (/) Land and sea breezea ^ (^) Variation of climate. (t) Variation in the length of our days and nights. 1888. 129. Describe the different ocean currents Give their causes and show by examples the effect produced by these currents on the climate and natural productions of different countries. 1888. 130. State the causes and directions of the trade winds, the monsoons, and the land and sea breezes- and show how trade, climate and productions are affected bv them. 1889. 131. Show by means of a diagram, and explain fully the position of the earth with reference to the sun during : — (a) The equinoxes. (d) Our summer solstice. (c) Our winter solstice. Account for the position and explain the use of the great and the small circles— includincr trop.v. o„j __, circles— found on a map of the world. 1890. ■«-«TW'»«?*"a!i'" 28 OEOORAPHT. iii; li 132 Describe and account for the relation between Vegetation and Climate. Describe in a general way the various Zones of Vegetation into which the earths surface has been divided. 1891. ni Describe the Trade Winds, giving their localities and their general directions. Describe fully their causes and the causes of their constancy. Give a similar description of the Return Trade Winds. 1891. n4. (a) Explain fully what is meant by Longitude and Latitude as geographical terms, and show how Longitude and Latitude are measured. In illustration of your answer explain fully what is meant when we say that the Observatory of Toronto is situate in Longitude 790 2^ 38" west, and in Latitude 43° 39' 35 north. (b) Explain what is meant by solar time. Show how the solar time of any particular place on the earth's surface (as for example, Toronto) is determined Show also where places must be situated to have the same solar time as that of Toronto, and where places must be situated to have a solar time differing from that of Toronto by one hour, two hours, three hours, etc. (c) Describe what is meant by standard time in North America When it is twelve noon by standard time m Toronto' what o'clock is it at Greenwich. England? 1892. 135. Describe generally the surface physical features of Canada. 1891. 136. Discuss the influence of the great physical fea- tures of North America upon :— (a) The growth of grain, fruit and cotton. PRIMARY EXAMINATION. 29 {b) Mining, lumbering, grazing and manufactur- ing {c) Internal and foreign trade. 1888. 137. Describe and illustrate by diagram the water system of Ontario. 1888. 138. Give a detailed account of the trade carried on among the provinces of Canada. 1890. 139. Describe particularly the mineral resources of the various Provinces of Canada, specifying where they are frund, and as far as you can the extent to which they have been utilized. 1892. 140. Enumerate particularly the various natural resour- ces of the several Provinces of the Dominion, stating as nearly as possible, where these are found. Als > state in a general way to what extent these natural resources have been already utilized in our industries and trade 1891. 141. Give an account of the natural resources of British Columbia and the Basin of the Mackenzie river, with the probable effects of their development on the future of the Canadian North- West. 1889. 142. Draw an outline map of the United States, showing the water system and describing its effects on commerce, climate and productions. 1889. 143. Describe the New England States under the following headings : — {a) Face of the country. Dramaore. (c) Climate. 80 GEOQRAPHT. ^ (d) Soil and natural productions. {e) Industries of the different States. 1 890. 144. Give an account of Jamaica : — {a) Its position. (d) Physical features. (c) Climate. (d) Natural resources. (e) Commercial products. {/) Government and population. 1891. 145. Locate as definitely as possible, the following places, mentioning for what each is remarkable :— {a) Heidelberg.* {d) Aden. (c) Duluth. (d) Calcutta. {e) Carthagena. (/) Victoria. {g) Sault Ste. Marie. (A) Halifax. 1889. 146. Locate the great commercial centres of the British colonies throughout the world, and mention the foreign trade for which each is specially noted. 1888. 147. Locate the principal commercial centres of the British Islands, indicating their most important trade relations and mentioning for what each centre is specially noted. 1889. 148 (a) Name and locate five of the most important British possessions in the Eastern Hemisphere. ,f. M_™^ fV '-^i^f imports which Britain receives from these colonies individually. 1890. bu pi; of I the of ( II If feati MATKICULATION EXAMINATION. DWing 149- Give the Geographical but concise descriptive notes places (of which, however, at of Canada) : — (a) Three Rivers. (^) St. John (N.B.) (c) Yarmouth (N.S.) (^) Winnipeg. (e) Regina. {/) Vancouver. Cf) Esquimau. (^) St. John's (Nfld.) (t) Liverpool. U) Birmingham. {^) Leeds. (/) Sheffield, (w) Portsmouth. $1 position of, and write full upon, ten of the following least five must be outside («) Plymouth. (o) Glas<,Tow. (/) Dundee. (^) Aberdeen. (r) Paisley. {s) Belfast. (/) Cork. («) Calcutta. (v) Bombay. (tv) Capetown. (^) Melbourne. (y) Sydney. (s) Wellington. 1892. 3f the on the 888. of the : trade lecially Dortant eceives MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF GREECE. ISO Give the ancient and modern names, and describe if^er iC '''"^^^"^ --' '-'''' ^^'-' -^ "•- ISi. Describe a voyage from lolchos to Colchis. ,885. 152. Mention by their ancient names the chief natuml features of Greece. 1883. 32 HISTORY ANP OEOURAPHY OF ORKEOiB. ;|,l ■!■ ! 153. Describe the political constitution of Sparta. 1.S84. 1 54. Give an account of the Invasion of Greece by Xerxes. 18S4. 155. Sketch the history of the Persian invasion under Xerxes, (B.C. 480), describing more particularly the achievements of the Greeks at Thermopylse and Salamis. Sketch briefly the military operations of the Persians and the Greeks during the next year, (B. C. 479), and state your opinion as to the general influence of the invasion upon the subsequent history of the Grecian States. 1 89 1. 1 56. What changes took place in Greece between B. C. 479, and B.C. 431? 1885. 157. Name the more important causes leading to the Peloponnesian War. 1884 and 1887. 158. Write an article on the Geography of Attica. 1886. 159. Give a short account of the steps by which Athens passed from a monarchical to a democratic government. 18S6. 160. Sketch the life of Aristides, showing his influence on Greek History. 1886. 161. Sketch the career of Themistocles. 1884 and 1889. 162. Sketch the history of the Peloponnesian War up to the peace of Nicias. 1883. -^- /_\ n:,— ««. ^/'oz-vMnf rjf ♦•'i*' r-harart^r and life of Pericles. MATRICULATION RIAMINATION. Sparta. reece by on under arly the Salamis. Persians \19). and c of the Grecian tween B. ng to the f Attica. by which emocratic influence 1884 and n War up inH life of 33 (J>) Describe succinctly the supremacy of Athens as to:— (I) Political power; (2) Trade and commerce; (3) Literature and art, during the so-calicd " Age of Pericles," (B.C. 465 to 429). Enumerate the great Athenians that flourished during this period and briefly mention what they did to make the Age of Pericles one of the most brilliant epochs in the world's history. {c) Sketch briefly the causes which, after Pericles' death, operated to bring about a rapid decline in the greatness of Athens. 1892. 164. {a) Examine at length into the causes that led to the Peloponnesian War. {b) Mention the states that took part in it on either side. {c) And give an account of the progress of the war from the peace of Nicias till its close, mentioning names and dates when possible. 1 886. 165. Show the part taken in Grecian History by :- {a) Miltiades. {b) Themistocles. {c) Pericles. {d) Cleon, and ie) Alcibiades. 1883. 166. Trace the leading events in the Peloponnesian War. 1885. 167. Sketch the political career of Kimon, or write a biographical sketch of Socrates. 189a 168. What and where are :— {d) Akte. {b) Abydos. 3 • . 34 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OV G«EBCK AND ROME. (c) Kythera. (d) Phokis? 1890. 169. Give a short account of the Attic Drama. 1883. 170. Write a short paper on "The Isles of Greece." 1886. 171. Show the influence of the Persian Invasions on subsequent Grecian History. 1883. 172 Sketch the career of Philip of Macedon, and give some account of the resistance offered to his ambition by Demosthenes. Give your estimate of the influence o Philip's successes upon the development of Political freedom in the ancient world. 1891. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF GREECE AND ROME. 173 Briefly indicate the influence of physical geogra- phy on the ancient history of Greece and Italy. 1885. 174. What and where were:— (a) Phocis. {d) Cythera. {c) Colophon. (d) Lucania. {e) Lilybseum. (/) Cumae? 1889. 175. State briefly the conquest of Carthage and Greece by Rome. 1885. 176 Trace the course of the Roman conquest of Greece from the beginning of the second Macedonian War to the fall of Corinth. 1885. UOM£. inia. 1883. of Greece.' ivasions on 3n, and give lis ambition influence of of Political ND ROME. sical geogra- [taiy. 1885. larthage and conquest of i Macedonian MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 35 177. Name the cities of:— (a) Gallia Cisalpina., {^) Latium. (c) Achaia and, {^) Ionia, adding brief descriptive notes, and giving, where possible, the modern name. Rome. """" ''"' '""""' ^'""""'^"^ ''"^'y ^"d A \^9- Relate the history of the Roman War against Antiochus. 1884. *Sdmsc 180 Remark on the political measures proposed by Cams bempronius Gracchus. 1889. 181 Give an account of the social and political sts:ir;88r^"^"^^^^^---^ 183. Mention the ancient divisions and chief towns of Central Italy. 1884. 184. Mention the principal events in the strurrrrU between the Plebs and the Aristocracy, from the tnietf the Gracchi, to the death of Sulla. 1883. 185. Give an account of the Roman Republic in its highest state of development. 1884. "^ m its 186. What changes in the constitution of Rome were efifected by Sulla? 1884. ^ome were A.:Z y^r'^^ conn.cts in Rome from the " death of Marius to that of Julius C^sar. 1885. \l n MM ii: \ 'M i 36 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF GREECE AND ROME. i88 Trace the origin of the Civil War between Caesar and Pompey, mention the events in the War that seem to throw light on the characters of these generals. 188O. 180 Sketch briefly the political and military career of Julius Caesar, accounting as far as you can for its success. Give your estimate of Caesar's character and abilities ; also of the influence of his career upon the history of the world. 1891. 190. Sketch the career of Julius Cssar, and that of Augustus. 1883. 191. What and where were :-. Naxos, Euboea, Numidia, Actium ? 1888. 102 Write a short biographical sketch of Cimon, or of Alcibiades. and of L. Cornelius Sulla, or of Octav.anu. up to the time of his return to Rome from the Last (B.C. 29). 1888. 193. Where are : — (a) Delphi, Salamis, Plat^eje, Peir«eus, Pharsalia, Philippi, Actium ? (i,) For what are these places famed in History? 1887. IQ4 Remark, with reference to particular measures, on the administration of domestic affairs by Augustus. 1890. iy5. Describe briefly the position (using modern names) of the following:— («) Gallia Cisalpina. (^) Etruria. (b) Gallia Transalpina. (e) Latium. (.) Liguria. (/) Samnium. lOHE. /een Caesar r that seem rals. 1886. ry career of its SUCCCHH. d abilities ; : history of and that of ? 1888. )f Cimon, or f Octavianus •m the East IS, Pharsalia, 1 in History? lar measures, by Augustus. ising modern MAXaiOULATION EXAMINATION. 37 (/) Dacia. {m) Africa (propria). («) Numidia. ip) Mauritania. 1891, im. {g) Apuh'a. {h) Asia (propria), (/) Cih'cia. (J) BithyniaandPontus (^) Thracia, 196. Write a short biographical account of Aristides and of Augustus after his assumption of supreme authority. 1887. 197. Trace the course of Roman conquest around the Mediterranean, giving dates. 1883. 198. Briefly describe the constitution of Rome under Augustus. 1883. 199- {a) Enumerate and give the geographical location of the territories that acknowledged the rule or leader- ship of ; (I) Athens. (2) Sparta, at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War. {b) Enumerate and locate the regions comprised withm the Roman Empire at the Birth of Christ using m your answer, as far a^ possible, both the ancient names and their modern equivalents. 1892. 200. Describe the internal administration of Augustus. 1884. 20L {a) Give an account of the character of the government of Augustus (B. C. 31-A. D. 14) specifying whathedid:-(r) To secure permanency and strength m his position as chief of the empire. (2) To secure an unopposed and authoritative administration of affairs both in Rome and throughout the empire ib) Give some account of the condition of the people of Rome under Augustus as regards :_(i) their political - JftJWV: f ' I' I! 38 HISTORY AND OEOOBAPHV OF GEKECE AND BOMK. condition ; (2) their morals and social life; (3) thdr religion. . . . r, (.) Describe very briefly the literary act,v,ty of Rotne durins the time of Augustus, ment.onmg some of the wr ers and writings that contributed towards making .t :;;:«::: the -Augustan age" of Latin literature. .89. 202 Give the location of the following places, and mention anything noteworthy concerning them :- («) Abydos. (/)Minturn«. 4 Beneventum. (^) Mycenae. . Granicus. , (/') Sulmo^ - j)llissu.. ^/^v"'^,88, (.) Lerna. O) V™- '^^S- 203. *^ame and give the general position °f *;*'«' Roman possessions in the time of Augustus. .887. 204 State generally the extent of the Roman Emp.re i„X time of Augustus, using modern geographical names. 1890. 20, What characteristics enabled the Romans to con- quer their neighbors and establish the Empire? 206. Briefly describe the Roman Constitution unde. A„m,stus Why was the government of the early l"^:::"-so stabl compared with the preceding period? 1886 . , • 1 207. Compare the Greeks and ^<°'---^ ^'^J^^!^^ . .reference to their sports, their literature, and their treat. ment of women. i885' . _.„ D..c"b» the boundaries ol the Roman Empire ,:Z death of Augustus, and mention brie«y and ,n 1 BOMK. e; (3) their ity of Rome some of the ds making it ■ature. 1892. ; places, and hem ; — turnae. :enae. no. ipe. i. 1883. )n of the chief js. 1887. ' Loman Empire geographical Lomans to con- pire ? ititution under of the early ;ceding period? ns with special and their treat- Eloman Empire brie'^y and in MATRICULATION KXaMINATION. 39 chronological order when and how the territories lyin^ outside of Italy were acquired. 1886. 209. Give the ancient and modern names of the six pnncpal rivers of Italy. Describe their course and name the towns situated on their banks. 1884. 210. Name the rivers, lakes, and promontories of Italy and Greece, and the littoral islands of Asia Minor. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND. 211. Give an account of the Norman Conquest pomting out Its influence on English History. 1886. 212. What is meant by the Feudal System? In what sense may it still be said to prevail in England ? 1884. 213. Over what countries did Henry II. rule? Men- tion by what right or title he ruled over each. 1886. 214. Give the causes of the Hundred Years' War and sketch the history of the latter half of it. 1886. ' 215. Tell what you know of the Crusades in which H-nghsh Monarchs engaged. 1884. 216. (a) Describe the conditions portrayed in Mores Utopia, in respect to labor, public health, political and social equality, punitory laws, public education, and religious toleration, and compare them with the actual conditions, in these respects, that existed in England at the time the book was written, M -i M I 40 HISTORY AND OKOGRAPIIY OF ENGLAND. (b) Show briefly how far the conditions portrayed in the Utopia have been since realized in the actual social development of the nation. 1892. 217. Characterize the statesmanship of Thomas Crom- well, and point out with some detail its results upon the prerogative of the Monarch. 1890. 218. Sketch the career of Thomas Cromwell, with special reference to : — {a) The power of the Throne. (d) The status of the Church. (c) The status of Parliament. 1891. 219. Enumerate and describe succinctly the successive steps by which Henry VIII., effected the severance of England from the Roman Communion. 1887. 220. What was the attitude assumed towards the Church by Elizabeth on her accession? What in your opinion led her to assume that attitude ? 1888. 221. Describe as tersely as you can the aaracter of Elizabeth. 1888. 222. Sketch the character of Elizabeth, illustrating it by reference to her acts as monarch of England. 1891. 223. (a) Describe carefully the industrial development and commercial progress that characterized the reign of Elizabeth, and as far as possible account for the same. (d) Sketch also the improvement which was made during Elizabeth's reign in the social life of the people, and in their dwellings, furniture, clothing, food, etc. 1892. 224. Draw a map of Wales, showing the counties, chief towns, and physical features. 1883. irtrayed in ;tual social mas Crom- ts upon the iwell, with e successive everance of >7. owards the hat in your 88. haracter of lustrating it land. 1891. development the reign of the same. \ was made f the people, T, food, etc. the counties, 41 MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 225. Write a paper on the social life of the En-lish S^s^u:; poli'n ^' ^''^'"'' ''-'-' -re espe"c^; ; w.tn such political, commercial or other tendencies as in your opinion more particularly affected that soda, iVe didon' o'^'f^'^' '.^'•'°'"^' P^^'^'^^^' ^"^ J'terary con- dition of England in the time of Queen Eli^lbeth. 227. Describe and illustrate the intellectual «nH . zr' ''"-'' °''"' -"- ■■" ^'^^^^^. means. ,889. P''"" "■'>^' "'^ historian '" ^"^'^"'^ d-'-ing the latter half of the sixteemh century. 1883. sixteenth 230. Sketch in brief outline, the historv of fh^ r oTHkir^ ------ -e^L-fSt S the^Tudor; -"od'ir *^ ™^^^" °' '■■•--^ °f 232 In what lay the strength of the titles of Henrv VII., and James I., to the Crown of England ? M^^ any other clain,ants of the Crown at ?he ti ne oi t sr.8rr °" '-' ''-- "^^ ^^ °^ ^ 233- Give an account of f-h- hf-. characterized the later years of t' 7. ""T^ "'"* years oi tae sixteenth century !i i 42 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND. history. 1892. ,,. Write an article on James I., and his favorites, an/tho^ what influence government by favontes. had on English Constitutional History. 1886. ,35. Describe briefly and generally the relatione between King and Parliament in the re.gn of James I. 1888. ,. • I a36. Explain and contrast the foreign pohc.es of Elizabeth and James I. 1884- 2,7 (a) Describe the character of a typical puritan English gentleman in the reign of James I. rM Describe the influence of the translation of the BiWe int English, u.on the intellectual, socal. and moral life of the people. 1891. ,,8 Sketch fully the personal character and political confuct of Jan.es' L. making special reference to h. conduct 01 J Parliament. Summarize briefly what r f.o=t the attitude of Parliament towards the oZ i?r rime of^nry VII.. and in that of Charles I., and account for the change. 1885. \.o Sketch the personal character and public career t ::;;!;' Ihere^ponsibmty of the Kings min,s.ers to escribing ikespeare king this I literary favorites, )rites, had relations ■ James I. policies ol cal puritan ion of the social, and nd political ence to his briefly what his reign in rties. 1892. towards the it of Charles public career to his efforts ministers to MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 43 Parliament, and to maintain the rights and privileges of the Church as established by law. 1892. ^ ^ ^' 241. Sketch the character of Pym. and his qualities and capaat,es as a parliamentary leader. Give an account of his public career, explaining its chief incidents by special reference to his convictions (.) that "as an element of constitutional life Parliament is of higher value than the Crown;" (,) that "in Parliament ile the essential part is the Commons." 1892. 242. Give a succinct account of the causes, character and extent of the Puritan emigration to Ne; Englld m the reign of Charles I. 1892. 243^ Describe the means made use of by Charles I o obtain revenues during the years (1629-1640).' Illustrate your answer by references to particular acts! 214 Sketch the history of the Long Parliament from Its first assemblage to the attempted arrest of the "Five iVlembers. 1891. n ^^A o^^lf" concisely the character of Wentworth 246. Sketch the careers of :— {a) Cardinal Wolsey. {b) Archbishop Cranmer. ^ ' {c) Archbishop Laud. 1884. 247. Describe generally the condition of England from a commercial or financial point of view, in he time of Charles L To what cause would you be nciii ed to attribute that condition ? 1889. ^^ inclined < '■ . i ;■' rh ' i' I ! 44 HISTORY AND OEOQRAPHY OP BSOLAND. 248. What means were employed by Henry VII., Henry VIII., Elizabeth, James I., and Charles I. respec- tively to obtain money by irregular ways ? 1885. 249. Give an account of the struggle between Charles I. and his Parliament. 1884, and 1886. 250. Write short lives of Alfred, William I, and Charles I. 1883. 251 Describe the "New Moder Give an account of its political opinions, and sketch briefly its political conduct from the battle of Nascby (1645) to the expul- sion of the Forty Members " Pride's Purge " (December 1648). 1 89 1. 252 Give a short account of the more important difficulties both foreign and domestic, with which the Commonwealth during the first stages of its existence had to contend. 1890. 2C^ Describe briefly the geographical position and historical significance of the following: (NOTE.-Any ten will be considered a full answer). (a) Sedgemoor. lb) Dover. (c) Breda. (d) Worcester. {e) Dunbar. (/) Wexford. (g) Drogheda. (h) Oxford (1642-1646) (/) Uxbridge. {J) Bristol (1643-1645). (/&) Chalgrove Field, (/) Nottingham and Northampton (1642). (w)York (1640). («) Berwick. {0) Rh6. (p) Kinsale (1601). Iq) Zutphen. (/) Pinkie. \s) Flodden. 1891. „ .1- u-:-q,. r.ty c^r^rnweWs foreign poHcy. i839- / VII, respec- Charles 1, and count of political e expul- ecember npv rtant hich the ixistence tion and E. — Any d 3n (1642). II. • rn policy. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 45 255 Sketch the history of the Parliament of r6u descnbmj.: (a) the causes and occasion of its convening (^) Its constitution and powers ; (.) its line of action and . what , accomplished: (d) its conflict with the Protector- and (.) the effects of its dissolution; (,) upon the pohcy' pLple"'T8 2 "^°" '^' ^°"'*'^^ convictions of the 256. Give a graphic account of the personal rule of Cromwell from the dissolution of the first Protectorate Parliament (Jan. ,655) until his death, making special If/Zv' ^^ rT"""' ^' accomplished for the "healing and settlmg 'of the nternal affairs of the three kingdoms^ W to his administration of foreign affairs. In your answer shew wherein you think his policy, whether domestic or foreign, was blamible or praiseworthy. 257. Write an account of Cromwell's rule as Protector commenting on his treatment of Parliament. 1887. ' 258. Sketch the chief events in the history of the Long Parliament, giving dates and mentioning names where possible. 1886. 259. "The Restoration brought Charles to Whitehall and ,n an instant" says Green, "the whole face of Eng- land was changed." Explain and amplify this statement. 1 090. . TT ^^* ^J^^ ^" ^''''°""* ""^ *^^ ^'^^ Parliament of Charles 11. (the Convention Parliament) showing especially • U) the cause and manner of its convening ; (^ the part i took- in fhp rl^a^nr'^^■:^~ ^r 4.\ . . ' *^ . .- ..vorc.....n v.; the iiionarcny and the infliction of penalties on those concerned in the late king's death ; 46 HISTORY AND OEOUUAPHY OF ENGLAND. what it did towards readjusting and settling the respec- tive rights of the crown and the people. 1892. 261 " The wonderful activity of directly scien- tific thought which distinguished the age of the Restor- ation." — Green. Describe and illustrate in outline this activity. 1888. 262. Describe the Act of Uniformity of 1662, the con- ditions which made it possible, and ths consequences that flowed from it. 1891. 263. Give an outline of the political history of Eng- land during the reign of Charles II. 1886. 264. Write brief critical or explanatory notes on each of the following : — {a) The Puritan emigration to New England. {b) Self-renouncing ordinance. {c) Instrument of government (1653). {d) Test Act (1673). {e) Habeas Corpus Act. 1889. 265. Give some account of the careers and ^.haracters of:— {a) Ihomas More. {b) Francis Bacon. {c) Lord Strafford. {d) Oliver Cromwell. \e) Edward Hyde. 1883. 266. Give an account of the circumstances under which Magna Charta and the Habeas Corpus Act were obtained, and state the object ol each. 1883. 267. Contrast the social and religious aspects which MATRICULATION KXAMINATION. 47 respeC' r scieti' Restor- ne this he con- queiices af Eng- on each and. laracters ler which obtained, :ts which Kngland presented before and after the Restoration 1891. 268. Portray the influence of Puritanism upon the social hfe and moral and religious character of the people during the period of its sway, selecting as types :— [a) Colonel Hutchison. ip) Milton. {c) Cromwell. {d) Bunyan. 1892. 269. Give some account of the development of physi- cal science and natural philosophy during the 17th century. 1891. ' ' 270. Mention the six battles that in your opinion were of most importance in the historical period covered by this examination (1485-1686;,- describe particularly where they were fought, between what forces, under what leaders, for what causes, and with what results. Describe also why they were important, and why in your opinion they should be considered as the six most important battles of the period. 1892. 271. Give brief geographical accounts of the foreign territories acquired or lost by Britain during the period covered by this examination (1492-1688), and also briet historical accounts of the principal events connected with then- acquisition or loss. 1891. 272. What was the extent of the royal authority at the accession of Henry VI I. ? Trace the changes affect- III. 1884. " ''' ^''- '" ■"*''"""" 48 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF ENGLAND. 273. Describe the relations and conduct towards Eng- land of William Prince of Orange, prior to the invitation, 1891. 274. Enumerate briefly the causes of the Revolution, of 1688. 1884. 275. Detail the events which led to the Revolution of 1688. 1884. 276. Give your own views of the causes which led to the Reformation in England, the Civil War, the Restor- ation, and the Revolution. 1883, PASS MATRICULATION. 277. State the principal provisions of the Declaration of Rights. 1887. 278. What were the chief provisions of the Bill of Rights? 1884. • " 279. Give an account of the legal establishment of religious toleration in England. 188G. 280. (a) Describe concisely the principal provisions of the Bill of Rights (1689), and shew why it was necessary to put these provisions in the form of a Statute. (b) Describe concisely the means taken during the reign of William III., to secure: (i) the meeting of Parliament at least once every year ; (2) the control of Parliament over the Army ; (3) the keeping of Parlia- ment in accord with the opinions of the people ; (4) the freedom of the nress ; (c) the independence of the judiciary ; (6) the maintenance of the coinage of the rds Eng- ivitation, ivolution. >lution of ch led to 2 Restor- claration 2 Bill of iment of /isions of lecessary iring the :eting of :ontrol of )f Parlia- ; (4) the ? of the e of the MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 49 realm at its proper standard of weight and purity. 281. '' In outer seeming." says Green, "the Revolution ot 1688, had only transferred the Sovereignty over ii^ngland, from Jpmes to William and Mary. In actual act It was transferring the Sovereignty from the King tc the House of Commons." Sup, ^t this assertion and pomt out at length the changes m the machinery ol government which followed this transference. 1880. 282. Draw a map of Ireland. 1884. 283. Mention the chief legislative enactments of the reign of William III, briefly explaining each. 1888. 284. Write a brief article on the constitutional history of the reign of William III. 1886. 285. (a) Write accounts concisely describing : (lUhe ongm m England of the system of government by party cabinets ; (2) the foundation of the Bank of England ■ 3) the beginning of the present National Debt of Ens land. Describe also how it is that the National Debt has come to be in some respects a great national con- venience and a safeguard to the nation m favor of stability of government. (*) Give some account of the literao^ activity that characterized the opening years of the eighteenth century. Stat^""""^' "'^'^" °^ ""'"" ('W) b'-o-'ght about? btate Its main provisions. 1887. 287. Describe the difficulties and obstacles that stood ri^'^' 7U "'=f """ °' England and Scotland in the re.gn of Queen Anne. How were these overcome o, 50 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OV ENGLAND. 1 removed ? What were the provisions of the Act of Union ? What have been the practical advantages of the Union? 1891. 288. Give an account of the Campaigns of Marl- borough. 1884. 289. How was the peace of Utrecht brought about? What were the terms of this peace? 1886. 290. Give an account of the foreign policy of William III., and sketch the military career of Marlborough down to the peace of Utrecht. 1885. 291. Mention and explain the causes that contributed to the glory of Queen Anne's reign. 1885. 292. Contrast the political and social condition of England in the reigns of Qiiscn Elizabeth and Queen Anne. 1883. 293. Sketch the character of William III., and Queen Anne. 1883. 294. Describe the growth of the power of the Parliament under the Stuarts. 1884. 295. Mention and discuss the different views of the government held by the Tudors and Stuarts. 1883. 296. What were the general characteristics of the Tudor Sovereigns.? Wiiat of the Stuart Sovereigns? 1884. 297. Compare the Stuart with the Tudor Sovereigns in their dealings with Parliament. 1887. 298. What different attempts were made by tae Tudor and Stuart Monarchs to rule without a Parliament? 188s. e Act of antages of of Marl- ht about? )f William irlborough ontributcd ndition of nd Queen ind Queen 2r of the 2WS of the 1883. ics of the overeigns ? Sovereigns the Tudor i«-i: — . — .i. ■» MATBIOULATION EXAMINATION. 51 299. In what respect were : {a) The allegiance of the subject. ib) The liberty of the subject. (c) The succes.sion to the throne. (d) The colonial possessions, affected during the Tudor and Stuart Periods ? 1885. , ^T: ^ru^^ ''^^^ ^'''^ ^"^''S^ ^- t° the throne of Eng- land . Who was his competitor ? Show by a genealog- ical diagram the relationship between them. 1883-4 6 and 1892. ^ ^ 301. Write sho- .otes on the National Debt, the Mutiny Act, the ...1. Act. 1888. 302. {a) Sketch the character and the political and military career of Marlborough. What do you think are the lessons to be deduced from a study of his life? ' {b) Discuss the relative merits of the respective titles En^anr ^""^ '^' '°" ""^ •^^"''' ^^^ '° '^^ '^'■^"^ °^ (.; Describe the influence which the accession and :ni:glan'!i^T893.''' "'^" Parliamentary government 303. Give an account of Walople as a Minister of Finance. What were the principles of his financial fnt7eL "°"/^^"^^. ^^ ^ble to carry his principles into effect and wherein did he fail? Describe the mfluence of his policy as Finance Minister and Premier upon the mercantile pro.sperity of the nation. 1891. ^ 304. {a) Describe the material condition of the Ene w3. .nation at ih^ u.„c of Waipole's ascendancy (i) remark on his financial pol.icy, substantiating your 52 HISTORY AND OEOORAPHT OF ENGLAND. 'i opinions by reft ence to particular measures advocated by him. 1890. 305. Write an article on the political history and character of Walpole 1886. 306. Mention in order from south to north, the chief inlets or openings into the land, and the seaport towns on the east coast of England and Scotland. 1883. 307. Narrate briefly the principal occurrences in the history of the young Pretender's Invasion of (1745). 1888. 308. Tell the story of Braddock's expedition. What causes led to this war, and what influence had the war on the history uf America. 1886. 309. Describe and account for the religious revival which characterized the middle of the i8th century. Mention some results of that revival which extended beyond the immediat"; sphere of its action. 1891. 310. Narrate tht course of events which led to: (a) the cession of Canada to England ; {d) the severance of England's North American Colonies from the Mother Countr/. 1887.. 311. Follow very briefly Clive through his Indian career: 1 889. 312. Describe the physical features of Hindostan. 1884. 313. (a) What were the causes of the American War of Independence. (d) Sketch the history of this war to Burgoyne's sur- render at Saratoga. 1886. oyne s sur- MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 53 effZ uTin iu ^''.'*"'") "^""S particularly his eHorts. (a) m upholding the honor of the empire abroad • tHe^^::i?dtdireti~;:" -'^- °' the R'^°r?' ^'""■'"^' "'^ ^'''«"' «"d boundaries of the British Possessions in North America- uTT,^ begmning of the Seven Years' W,r7r«fiV ^1 ! ^' close of the War ^f a ^J^H'TSb); (b) at the ^^^^ the War of American Independence (,783). ^316. {a) Describe as fully as you can the causes whirl, led the people of the thirteen American Colon" tol cla^ the,r independence of England. ^lytZm W Describe succinctly the domestic troubles of E„g. and during the progress of the American War of Re"o lution (1776-1783). 1892. »"iroi Kevo- \\l 'w-I' ""^ °' "' ''"' ''"S'^"'^ States. ,884. remlrkabte '1 '' ™'/ T"'""'''' P™'"g^'=' b"t he had a remarkable power of enlisting popular sympathy on his side and by a singular irony of fortune he became the chief instrument in bringing about three of the gTeates advances which our constitution has ever made.»ic^« Give a brief account of these "greatest advancet" showing how they were brought abou^ .886 ' ^''' ^ '^' f^rfir "'^'■'^ "' P""-''"^' •'""' *■•'•'<= "«es on .- (a) Athlone. (,) j^amur. It") ijavonnp / j\ 1^ f^\ T-' 1" (y; Saratoga. W fllair Athol. , (^) Yorktown, ,886. 54 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPUY OP ENGLAND. 320. (a) Sketch the beginnings of English rule in India. Describe its condition and extent at the conclu- sion of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748). (d) Sketch the history of India as a British possession from 1748 to 1773, making special reference to the career of Robert, Lord Clive. (c) Describe the conduct of Warren Hastings as Gov- ernor-General of India with special reference to what he did for the extension and permanent establishment of British authority there. Describe briefly the causes, inci- dents and results of the trial of Hastings. 1892. 321. Enumerate and describe the improvements and advancements made in the technical arts, manufactures, agriculture and commerce of Britain from 1750 to 1790. 1 891. 322. Write short notes on : (a) letters of Junius ; (d) first public reports of Parliamentary Debate ; (c) Burke's attitude towards the French Revolution ; (^) prosecution of the North Briton. 1889. 323. Write notes on : — (a) Admiral Byng. {d) Culloden. (c) Septennial Act. (d^) South Sea Scheme. (e) Stamp Act. (/) John Wesley. (^) John Wilkes. 1883. 324. Describe tbt- grievances and complaints of the people of Canada which led to the Constitutional Act of 1791. Describe the provisions of this Act and the hopes sh rule in the conclu- possession ice to the igs as Gov- to what he ishment of ;auses,inci- 892. ments and mufactures, 1 1750 to Junius ; (d) ;bate ; [c) lution ; (d) lints of the onal Act of i the hopes MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 55 Of those who promoted it, and show wherein the Act was successful in allaying the discontents of the people and wherein it was not successful. 1891. ^ ' 325. (a) Describe carefully the provisions of: (i) the J'fy ^^^-- (^763); (2) the Treaty of Ve sai lie! t'nctll " '"'"' ^^^^^ ^" ^-^ ^---^ was (^) Describe carefully the causes which led to the ^^rns^rtScr xr-''''''- ''-'^^'''- 326. Give an account of the events in the earlier part cerned vv.th the develor-nent of the freedom of the press and the increase of its influence. 1891. 327. Sketch briefly the life of Burke, with special reference to his political influence. 1887. 328. Write a short account of the literature of the last quarter of the eighteenth century with special refe ence to the influences exerted upon it by the^reat hie/ ? events of that period. 1 887. ^ "'^"'^^ industrial improvement and commercial progress wh rh were made in England in the eighteentrce ul ^^^ describe carefully the influences, political or othenvise (<^) Give a brief account of the moral nn^ re,o™s which cha.acte..ec, .he centu;,::!, T t ^Z^ & I -■I 66 HISTORY AND OBOGBAPHY OF ENGLAND. 330. What were the causes that led to the passing of the Act of Union of 1800? 1884. 331. Remark on the progress made by British industry during the eighteenth century ; touching on population, wealth, agriculture, important branches of trades and manufactures, means ©f communication and transport, inventions and discoveries. 1888. 332. Describe briefly the international political re- lationships subsisting between the great European powers immediately prior to the conclusion of the peace of Amiens (1802). 1889. 333. Describe the policy of William Pitt towards Ireland. How far was he successful in carrying out his policy, and in what respects did he fail ? What were the causes of his failure and the results of it? 1891 334. Trace the progress of English conquest in India from the time of Clive to that of Wellesley. 1883. 335. Give a concise account of the state of British industry at the time of Pitt's administration. 1890. 336. Sketch the career of Charies Fox. 1884. 337. Describe the political careers of the two Pitts 1884. 338. Write short notes on : — (a) Abercrombie. (6) Arkwright. (c) Camperdown. (^ Dettingen. 339. Sketch and contrast the respective attitudes of Bufke and Pitt towards France during the progress of (e) Dupleix. (/) Ben. Franklin. (^) Howe. (//) Walcheren. 1883. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. 57 fnr'J^r.^ Revolution (1789-1793). state and account for P.tts final attitude towards the French Government of that time. 1891. 340. Write short notes on :— (a) Declaration of Rights (1689). (6) Stamp Act (c) Fox's India Bill. (<^) Act of Union with Ireland. ' (e) Poyning's Act. (/) Abolition of Slave Trade (1807). 1889. 341. Describe ^graphically the conflict at Li^ny. yuatre Kras, and Waterloo. 1891. 342. What was the condition of the English working classes ,n the beginning of the present century ? To what influence would you be inclined to ascribe that con- aition? (Luddites, 1812-1816). 1888. 343. Explain the changes in the English constitutional system from the time of William III. to that of George 111. 1883. *=" m Write short notes on "Junius," Adam Smith and John Howard. 1888. 345. Sketch the history of Parliamentary Government dunng the reign of George III. 1885. 346. Describe briefly without entering into detail the relations subsisting between King and Parliament in the reign of George III. 1887. IIi?^'i88 ^^^""^ ^^^ "^"'^^ ^''^"'^ °^ *^^ ''''^" ^^ ^^°'g« 348. Show how the personal character of John 68 HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY OF KNGLAND. Edward III. and George III. influenced the history of England. 1885. 349. Write short notes on : — (a) Arkwright. (<^) Baxter. (c) Erskine. (^) Godolphin. (e) Herschel. (/) Jenner. (^) Laud. (/i) Reynolds. (i) Rodney. (7) Wren. 1885. 350. "It is indeed from the fatal years which lie be- tween the Peace of Amiens and the Battle of Waterloo that we must date that war of classes, that social sever- ance between rich and poor, between employers and em- ployed, which still forms the great difficulty of English politics."— Cr^^w. Explain tersely. 1889. 351. Give some historical and geographical reasons for Ireland's industrial and commercial inferiority* as comr pared with England. 1887. 352. (a) Name and give the position of the chief sea- ports of Great Britain and Ireland : (d) account gener- ally for the commercial importance of each. 1887. 353- Divide in general terms, Great Britain into its chief industrial areas, and state fully the nature and general extent of the industry carried on in each of such areas. 1890. 354. Describe the following districts: — (a) Warwickshire. (d) Antrim. (c) Midlothian. 1885. 355. Sketch the physical features of Ireland, and point out its chief industries. 1885. MATRICULATION KXAM I NATION. 60 356. Locate and write notes on ;— (a) Manchester. (^^ Maynooth. K """■ (/) Sunderland. 1886 357- Name and give the position of the ciiief satellite ■siand groups be.onging to the British '^l^, wifi„"d-::t::;:„St^^^^^^^^^ stances they were acqui ed ,886 "'*'" "^^""- factes^ritdsrrra:^ ^;r;s'- -<^ -- ■anf ■ Sit' t'iii^rtirr.:;^^ rr °: '-- its manufactures. 1884. " "^ °^ 362. Give a complete list of the British r^i • foreign possessions throughout the worM H u'"^ ^"^ situation of each. 1883. describing the 363. In what way did Fncrlan^ o • 1 in and around the LlttZt ^Zl" '°'''''''°"' 364- Draw maps of Hudson's Bav the r„u r o Lawrence, and the Gulf of Mexico th ^ ""^ ^'' Provinces bordering on each M 1 '"*>' ""^ '^'•'■"^ rivers that flow into each an^ chief navigable nature and -olume of the ' ""■' "'^ P'°^^^^^ each, r885. '°'"'""« '^'"•ri'^d <>" through 365. Draw an outline map of England and Wales h i 60 HISTORY AND OKOOKAPHV OF ENGLAND. naming the counties and showing their relative size and position. 1886. 366 Mention the chief rivers of England and Wales, with the towns on their banks. 1884. 367. Trace the effect of geographical position on the history of England. 1885. 368. Describe accurately, by map or otherwise, the boundary between Canada and the United States. 188;. 369. Give a brief account of the principal currents of the Atlantic Ocean. Mention the inland seas which belong to the Atlantic Basin. 1884. 370. Describe and locate geographically, and write notes descriptive of the historical importance of any twelve of the following : (^) Londonderry (1689). (0 Utrecht (171 3). (m) Yorktown (1781). (n) St. Vincent (1797). (0) Corunna (1809). (a) Plataea (B.C. 479). r^; Delos (B.C. 477). (c) Potidaea (B.C. 432). (ti) Syracuse (B.C. 413). (e) Mantinea (B.C. 362). ^., „ (/) Beneventum (BC. 275). (/) Niagara"(i759X (£•) Trasimenus (B.C. 217). (^) Newark (1792-97) r/i) Zama (B.C. 202). (r) Queenston (1812) (t) Cormth (B.C. 146). (s) Quebec (1864). 0) Philippi (BC. 42). (t) Batoche (1885). 1892. 37 1-. Draw a map of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, indicating the important bays, capes, towns and rivers. 372. Indicate clearly the principal trade routes existing between Great RritaJn ap/^ Uc.^ ^^}~.r. _- .-• ..!.„ {{^, '-^iOiiics, naming tne ports MAIIUCULATION EXAMINATION. Q, 374. Give the boundaries arpp ^n^ • . I»nd. Mention its seven ar'/c v '"T"""" "^ ''^ course. ,883. ^"'^'i-'^-t ■ vers, rnd describe their na^:fC"ic^X:o:ir'-ri^rr^'^ P.e ind.ati,„ Men. tHe pUo':; o^'eat ''^ '^- 370. What commercial advantafre^s .^.ii • ion. accrue to Great Kntpin r T ' '" ^°"'" ^P'"' of Upper BurmahP Im '" """^ ^^^"-"^-n 377- Indicate the tracks nf fk« • . . 378. Locate: Ghent, Maville, Abbotsfcd. ,88, 379- Write an account of f!i« .k v.- • the British dominions. ,886 '"'"" "^ ^'"very i„ ~ef tt"ri„s^;!r"■•^^ '-^ --•--. Charies „., Wiiiia. '^Illf^.^^'W ,^8^" '' sint! thf I^lfoft:^::;" ^"^J:«"* constitution 62 HISTORY AND OEOORAPHY. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. CANADIAN AND GENERAL. 382. Distinguish between stratified, unstratified, and metamorphic rocks; give examples of each, and state where each variety may be seen in abundance in Canada. 1890. 383. Describe the main physical features of the Do- minion of Canada, and show how these influence (a) the climate of the different Provinces; (b) the distribution of the chief field and forest flora, cereals, grasses, fruits, timber, etc. 1890. 384. Is Sault Ste. Marie in your opinion, well or ill situated for a great commercial centre? Give full reasons for your answer. 1888. 385. Give generally the course of each of the chief canals of Canada. 1889. * • 386. Write a short note on the British North America Act. 1889. 387. Name the cities of Canada and state what led to the growth of each. 1885. 388. Name the British possessions in America other than Canada, and tell what each v-ould probably export and what import. 1883. 389. Compare the climate, population and political in- stitutions of England, Canada and the United States 1886. 390. Give a brief particular account of the liic various MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. fl3 deposits Of economic minerals and metals in the several Provinces of Canada. State in general terms the descrip- tion and magnitude of the trade arising from the exis- tence of these deposits. 1890. 391. (a) What natural advantages does the Province of Ontario afford its people? (b) What uses have tae people made of such advantages? 1887. 392. What are the principal steamship lines connect- ing the Dominion with the mother country, and between what ports do they sail? 1883. 393. Name the principal connections by river, railway and canal, between Toronto and the Atlantic. 1883. 394. Give a complete description of the railway system of the Province of Ontario. 1 884. 395 What in your opinion, are the advantages (a) to Canada, rO to the British Empire, of the Canadian Pacific Railway? 1887. 396. Draw an outline map of Spain and France show- ng the courses of the principal rivers with the cities and towns of importance on each river. 1 886. thif ■ fr^^'^^^ '^' ^'■'"''P^^ ^^S^^^ble products of the south of Europe. 1887. 398. Name the more important exports of France Italy, and Spam and Portugal. 1888. ' J^uf^'^^" *"°""''"' ""'P "^^P"'"' J'""'^^. Germany and taly, naming and tracing the chief rivers and mountam chams. 1886. istr ^""^ "" '""^' '^°'"P°'"'"g 'he German Empire. ' 64 »"TORY AND OEOOHAPHT. I u l« K 401. Mention th 403- Name the rnr.;f^> r proximately the p^" ,1:'!"°''^^" '="-Pe. State ap. chief characteristics of eth' mT '" " ''" "°"" *« <^9ta?t;t :r::;s,x<^-.the s..it, <,< nople, naming the chief de '!/'"'? "^ ^""^anti. one would pass. ,883. ' ''^P^' ^"^ river mouth, 405. Trace the dourse of fh- c the Danube, and mentTon th^ f'"""' '^' ^hine and the valley of each. ,88° '"^' °' '"'Portance in 406. Describe th«> „oii ^"3ey.„amin,the^rrth:■rt.r"°■8r^"^ 407. "Tliere are four df • • "' various races of Europe marbV",''^'^ '""^' °^ 'he detailed classification of thTL. v""'^^"^" ^^^^ a this basis. 1890. ' "at.o„al,ties of Europe on 408. Describe a mpf^.r^^ r ference of the earth. ^9. ''""*'"'"g the circum- 409. Distinguish bef .. T ■ |-cheiminal Lines. LZ 'Z^TV' '""'"''^'- »"" L.nes generally determined? ms "' ''°""=™'" ^Z wltrtlJr taptlfal ''^'" °' *"« '^•"-can «1 features. ,884. ™™"°" 'h*''-- chief physi! '^^ of Europe, ermany, and '• State ap. w words the Straits of ^ Constanti- ^^'^ mouths Rhine and ortance in ^orth and xst of the Make a 'Urope on MATHICULATION BXAMINATION. 65 411. State the area, boundaries, and chief productions of Montana, Washington, and North and South Dakota. 1 009. 4f2. Write a description of any of the folio wi.u. regions, naming the chief towns, as well as the political and natural divisions, and showing the commercial and • agricultural interests^ (a) llie Mississippi Valley. (fi) Hudson Valley. (c) Highlands of Scotland. (^) St. Lawrence Valle^. (e) Rhine Valley. (/) Central America. 1883. 413. Tell where the following places are situated, and for what they are remarkable: -Albacete, Bantry, Bridae- town, Gravesend, Jassy, Mauch Chunk, Nuremberg, Rivera, Tehuantcpec, Tours, Zula, Upsala. i8§3 • circum- ■ral, and )thermal merican f physi.