Annual Examination, 1898
Form III
Ancient History
1. Describe briefly the colonial system of Greece (700-500 B.C.) and state in what respects a Greek differed from a modern English colony.
2. Sketch the period of Spartan supremacy in Greece after the close of the Peloponnesian War. What were the causes that led to the loss of this supremacy?
3. Give an account, with dates, of the life and work of each of the following: Philip of Macedon, Demosthenes and Phocion.
4. Write historical and explanatory notes on: Roman citizenship, Consuls, Tribunes, Quaestors, Censors, Praetors Aediles.
5. Give an account of the principle exploits of Hannibal in the war with Rome.
6. Describe the cause of the war between Pompey and Caesar, and sketch the previous careers of both men. (Give dates.)
7. Draw a map to indicate the position of Macedonia. Name on your map the adjoining districts, and locate the following places: Arnphipolis, Olynthies,Thessalonica.
8. Locate and write brief historical notes on the following:
Metaurus | Pontus |
Asculurn | Numantia |
Thermopylae | Pergamurn |
Pylos | Arausio |
Massilia | Syracuse |