In History of Medieval Europe, the greater emphasis will be laid on the period from Charlemagne to the end of the Middle Ages, particularly on events connected with the political and social development of England.
Questions similar to the following in character and scope are likely to be asked:
1. What explorations or discoveries did each of the following named persons make? Give the date in each case. a. Narvaez. b. Coronado. c. Marquette. d. La Salle.
2. Name three colonies that were founded for religious reasons and give the sect or denomination by which each was colonized.
3. Who were the Pilgrims? Explain the difference between “Pilgrim” and “Puritan.”
4. When, and under what circumstances was Delaware separated from Pennsylvania?
5. Give an account of Bacon’s Rebellion?
6. When and where did each of the following events occur? a. Meeting of the first Colonial Congress. b. Burgoyne’s surrender. c. Arnold’s treason.
7. Name some important results of each of the following battles of the Revolutionary War: a. Long Island. b. Trenton. c. Brandywine.
8. Name four additions to the territory of the United States since the Revolutionary War, and give the way each has been acquired.