UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.
35TH ACADEMIC EXAMINATION November 22, 1889.—Time, 9.30 A.M. to 12 M., only. 48 credits; necessary to pass, 36.
1. Mention two prominent characteristics of the Roman people. (2)
2. Mention one element which Rome has contributed to the civilization of the world. (1)
3. Mention two foreign enemies that fought Rome on Italian soil; state the result in each contest. (4)
4. Describe the situation of any two of the following places, and state an important historical event connected with each: Caudine Forks; Pharsalia; Pompeii; Cannae. (4)
5. Which occurred first: (1) Fall of Carthage, or captivity of Jugurtha; (2) Battle of Actium, or battle of Philippi; (3) Death of Antony, or death of Cicero? (3)
6. What do you understand by a "proscription"? Mention the two which occur in Roman history. (3)
7. What were gladiators? who was their leader when they rebelled? (2)