AENEAS, son of Anchises and Venus, fled from Troy after its capture
by the Greeks (1184?) and came to Italy. He was accompanied by his son
IULUS and a number of brave followers. LATINUS, who was king of the
district where Aeneas landed, received him kindly, and gave him his
daughter, LAVINIA, in marriage. Aeneas founded a city, which he named
LAVINIUM, in honor of his wife. After his death, Iulus, also called
ASCANIUS, became king. He founded on Mount Albanus a city, which he
called ALBA LONGA, and to it transferred the capital.
Here a number of kings ruled in succession, the last of whom was SILVIUS
PROCAS, who left two sons, NUMITOR, the older, and AMULIUS. They divided
the kingdom, the former choosing the property, the latter the crown.
Numitor had two children, a son and a daughter. Amulius, fearing
that they might aspire to the throne, murdered the son, and made the
daughter, RHEA SILVIA, a Vestal virgin. This he did to prevent her
marrying, for this was forbidden to Vestal virgins. She, however, became
pregnant by Mars, and had twin sons, whom she named ROMULUS and REMUS.
When Amulius was informed of this, he cast their mother into prison, and
ordered the boys to be drowned in the Tiber.
At this time the river was swollen by rains, and had overflowed its
banks. The boys were thrown into a shallow place, escaped drowning, and,
the water subsiding, they were left on dry land. A she wolf, hearing
their cries, ran to them and suckled them. FAUSTULUS, a shepherd who was
near by, seeing this, took the boys home and reared them. When they grew
up and learned who they were, they killed Amulius, and gave the kingdom
to their grandfather, Numitor. Then (753) they founded a city on Mount
Palatinus, which they called ROME, after Romulus. While they were
building a wall around this city, Remus was killed in a quarrel with his
brother.
Romulus, first king of Rome, ruled for thirty-seven years (753-716).
He found the city needed inhabitants, and to increase their number he
opened an asylum, to which many refugees fled. But wives were needed.
To supply this want, he celebrated games, and invited the neighboring
people, the SABINES, to attend the sports. When all were engaged in
looking on, the Romans suddenly made a rush and seized the Sabine
virgins. This bold robbery caused a war, which finally ended in a
compromise, and a sharing of the city with the Sabines. Romulus then
chose one hundred Senators, whom he called PATRES. He also divided the
people into thirty wards. In the thirty-seventh year of his reign he
disappeared, and was believed to have been taken up into heaven.
One year followed without any king, and then NUMA POMPILIUS(716-673), a
Sabine from Cures, was chosen. He was a good man, and a great lawgiver.
Many sacred rites were instituted by him to civilize his barbarous
subjects. He reformed the calendar, and built a temple to the god Janus.
TULLUS HOSTILIUS(673-641) succeeded him. His reign was noted for the
fall of Alba Longa. Then came ANCUS MARCIUS (640-616), the grandson of
Numa. He was a good ruler and popular. He conquered the Latins, enlarged
the city, and built new walls around it. He was the first to build a
prison, and to bridge the Tiber. (Footnote: This bridge was called the
_pons sublicius_ i. e. a bridge resting on piles.) He also founded a
city at its mouth, which he called OSTIA.
The next three kings were of Etruscan origin. LUCIUS TARQUINIUS PRISCUS
(616-578) went to Rome first during the reign of Ancus, and, becoming a
favorite of his, was appointed guardian of his sons. After the death of
Ancus, he wrested the government from them, and became king himself.
He increased the Senators to two hundred, carried on many wars
successfully, and thus enlarged the territory of the city. He built the
CLOACA MAXIMA, or great sewer, which is used to-day. Tarquin also began
the temple of JUPITER CAPITOLINUS, on the Capitoline Hill. He was killed
in the thirty-eighth year of his reign by the sons of Ancus, from whom
he had snatched the kingdom.
His successor was his son-in-law, SERVIUS TULLIUS (578-534), who
enlarged the city still more, built a temple to Diana, and took a census
of the people. It was found that the city and suburbs contained 83,000
souls. Servius was killed by his daughter, Tullia, and her husband,
Tarquinius Superbus, son of Priscus.
TARQUINIUS SUPERBUS succeeded to the throne (534-510). He was energetic
in war, and conquered many neighboring places, among which was Ardea,
a city of the Rutuli. He finished the temple of Jupiter, begun by his
father. He also obtained the SIBYLLINE BOOKS. A woman from Cumae, a
Greek colony, came to him, and offered for sale nine books of oracles
and prophecies; but the price seemed exorbitant, and he refused to
purchase them. The sibyl then burned three, and, returning, asked the
same price for the remaining six. The king again refused. She burned
three more, and obtained from the monarch for her last three the
original price. These books were preserved in the Capitol, and held in
great respect. They were destroyed with the temple by fire, on July 6,
83. Two men had charge of them, who were called _duoviri sacrorum_.
The worship of the Greek deities, Apollo and Latona, among others, was
introduced through these books.
In 510 a conspiracy was formed against Tarquin by BRUTUS, COLLATINUS,
and others, and the gates of the city were closed against him.
(Footnote: The cause of the conspiracy was the violence offered by
Sextus, Tarquin's son, to Lucretia, wife of Collatinus. Unable to bear
the humiliation, she killed herself in the presence of her family,
having first appealed to them to avenge her wrongs) A Republic was then
formed, with two Consuls at the head of the government.
Tarquin made three attempts to recover his power at Rome, all
unsuccessful. (Footnote: The victory of Lake Regillus, which has been
painted by Macaulay in glowing colors, was gained over Tarquin in 509.)
In the last attempt (508), he was assisted by PORSENA, king of the
Etruscans. They advanced against the city from the north. HORATIUS
COCLES, a brave young man, alone defended the bridge (_pans sublicius_)
over the Tiber until it was torn down behind him. He then swam the river
in safety to his friends. (Footnote: See Macaulay's "Lays of Ancient
Rome.")
During the siege of the city, QUINTUS MUCIUS SCAEVOLA, a courageous
youth, stole into the camp of the enemy with the intention of killing
King Porsena, but by mistake killed his secretary instead. He was seized
and carried to Porsena, who tried to frighten him by threats of burning.
Instead of replying, Scaevola held his right hand on the burning altar
until it was consumed. The king, admiring this heroic act, pardoned him.
Out of gratitude, Scaevola told the king that three hundred other men as
brave as himself had sworn to kill him. Porsena was so alarmed, that
he made peace, and withdrew from the city. Mucius received his name
Scaevola (left-handed) on account of this loss of his right hand.
Tarquin went to Tusculum, where he spent the rest of his days in
retirement.
In 494 the plebeians at Rome rebelled, because they were exhausted by
taxes and military service. A large part of them left the city, and
crossed the Anio to a mountain (Mons Sacer) near by. The Senate sent
MENENIUS AGRIPPA to treat with them. By his exertions (Footnote:
Menenius is said to have related for them the famous fable of the belly
and members.) the people were induced to return to the city, and for the
first time were allowed to have officers chosen from their own ranks to
represent their interests. These officers were called Tribuni Plebis.
Two years later (492) Gaius Marcius, one of the patricians, met and
defeated the Volsci, a neighboring tribe, at CORIOLI. For this he
received the name of CORIOLANUS. During a famine, he advised that grain
should not be distributed to the plebeians unless they relinquished
their right to choose the Tribuni Plebis. For this he was banished.
Having obtained command of a Volscian army, he marched against Rome, and
came within five miles of the city. Here he was met by a deputation of
his own citizens, who begged him to spare the city. He refused; but,
when his wife and mother added their tears, he was induced to withdraw
the army. He was afterwards killed by the Volscians as a traitor.
(Footnote: See Shakespeare's "Coriolanus.")
After the expulsion of Tarquin, the FABII were among the most
distinguished men at Rome. There were three brothers, and for seven
consecutive years one of them was Consul. It looked as if the Fabian
gens would get control of the government. The state took alarm, and the
whole gens, numbering 306 males and 4,000 dependents, was driven from
Rome. For two years they carried on war alone against the Veientes,
but finally were surprised and slain (477). One boy, Quintus Fabius
Vibulanus, alone survived to preserve the name and gens of the Fabii.
In 458 the Romans were hard pressed by the Aequi. Their territory
had been overrun, and their Consuls, cut off in some defiles, were
in imminent danger of destruction. LUCIUS QUINCTUS CINCINNATUS was
appointed Dictator. He was one of the most noted Roman warriors of this
period. The ambassadors sent to inform him of his appointment found him
working with bare arms in his field. Cincinnatus told his wife to throw
over him his mantle, that he might receive the messengers of the state
with proper respect. Such was the simplicity of his character, and yet
so deeply did he reverence authority. The Aequi could not withstand his
vigorous campaign, but were obliged soon to surrender, and made to pass
under the yoke as a sign of humiliation. The Dictator enjoyed a well
earned triumph.
In 451 one of the Decemviri, APPIUS CLAUDIUS, was captivated by the
beauty of a patrician maiden, VIRGINIA, (Footnote: See Macaulay's "Lays
of Ancient Rome.") a daughter of Lucius Virginius, and the betrothed of
Lucius Icilius. He formed, with one of his tools, an infamous plot to
obtain possession of Virginia, under pretence that she was a slave.
When, in spite of all the efforts of the girl's father and lover, the
Decemvir had, in his official capacity, adjudged her to be the slave
of his tool, Virginius plunged a knife into his daughter's bosom, in
presence of the people in the Forum. The enraged populace compelled the
Decemviri to resign, and Appius, to escape worse punishment, put an end
to his own life.
MARCUS FURIUS CAMILLUS was a famous man of a little later period. He
was called a second Romulus for his distinguished services. In 396 he
captured Veii, after a siege of ten years. On his return he celebrated
the most magnificent triumph yet seen at Rome. He was afterwards
impeached for not having fairly divided the spoils obtained at Veii,
and went into exile at Ardea. When Rome was besieged by the Gauls under
Brennus, in 390, Camillus was recalled and made Dictator. At the head of
forty thousand men he hastened to the city, raised the siege, and in the
battle which followed annihilated the Gauls. He was Dictator five times,
Interrex three times, Military Tribune twice, and enjoyed four triumphs.
He died at the advanced age of eighty-eight.
BRENNUS was the famous leader of the Senones, a tribe of Gauls, who
invaded Italy about 390. He defeated the Romans at the River Allia (July
18, 390), and captured the city, except the Capitol, which he besieged
for six months.
During the siege he tried to surprise the garrison, but was repulsed
by Manlius, who was awakened by the cackling of some geese. Peace was
finally purchased by the Romans by the payment of a thousand pounds of
gold. To increase the weight, Brennus is said to have thrown his sword
on the scales. At this juncture, as the story runs, Camillus appeared
with his troops, ordered the gold to be removed, saying that Rome must
be ransomed with steel, and not gold. In the battle which followed, the
Gauls were defeated.
CHRONOLOGY.
(The dates previous to 389 B.C. are uncertain.)
B.C.
753. Foundation of Rome by Romulus.
753-510. REGAL PERIOD.
753-716. Romulus.
716-673. Numa Pompilius.
673-641. Tullus Hostilius.
640-616. Ancus Marcius.
616-578. Tarquinius Priscus.
578-534. Servius Tullius.
534-510. Tarquinius Superbus.
510-30. THE REPUBLIC.
509. Battle of Lake Regillus.
508. Porsena. Horatius Codes.
494. Tribuni Plebis. Menenius Agrippa.
492. Corioli. Coriolanus.
477. Destruction of the Fabian Gens.
458. War with the Aequians. Cincinnatus.
451. The Decemviri. Appius Claudius. Virginia.
396. Capture of Veil. Camillus.
390. Siege of Rome by Brennus. Battle at the Allia river (July 18).
387. The planting of the first military or Latin colonies.
367. The Licinian Rogations.
353. Caere: the first Municipium.
343-341. First Samnite War.
340-338. The Latin War.
338. Antium, the first Roman or maritime colony.
326-304, The Second Samnite War.
321. The Caudine Forks.
298-290. The Third Samnite War.
295. Sentinum.
283. Lake Vadimonis.
281-272. Pyrrhus.
280. Heraclea. Cineas.
279. Asculum.
274. Beneventum.
272. Rome mistress of Italy; morality at its height.
264. Period of foreign conquest begins.
264-241. First Punic War.
260. Lipara; Mylae.
257. Tyndaris.
256. Ecnomus. Regulus at Clupea.
249. Drepana.
241. Aegates Insulae. Catulus. Hamilcar Barca.
237. Sardinia and Corsica acquired, and provincial system established.
229. Illyrican War. Important results.
222. Gallia Cisalpina acquired by battle of Telamon.
220. Hannibal in Spain.
219. Saguntum.
218-202. Second Punic War.
218. Ticinus. Trebia.
217. Trasimenus. Casilinum.
216. Cannae.
212. Capture of Syracuse. Archimedes.
207. Baecula. Metaurus.
202. Zama.
214-205. First Macedonian War.
200-197. Second Macedonian War.
198. Cynoscephalae.
190. Magnesia.
183. Death of Africanus, Hannibal, and Philopoemen.
171-168. Third Macedonian War.
168. Pydna.
149-146. Third Punic War.
149., Death of Cato the elder.
146. Destruction of Carthage and Corinth.
143-133. The Numantine War.
134-132. The Servile War.
133. Tiberius Gracchus.
129. Death of Africanus the younger.
123-121. Gaius Gracchus.
118-104. The Jugurthine War. Metellus. Marius. Sulla.
102. Aquae Sextiae.
101. Vercellae.
90-89. The Italian or Social War.
86. Death of Marius.
86-84. Sulla's campaign against Mithradates.
84. Death of Cinna.
80. Reforms of Sulla.
78. Death of Sulla.
80-72. Sertorius in Spain.
73-71. Spartacus.
72-67. Campaign of Lucullus against Mithradates.
67. Pompey conquers the pirates.
67-61. Pompey in the East.
63. Cicero Consul. Catiline.
59. First Triumvirate formed. Caesar's first Consulship.
59. The Leges Juliae. Clodius. Cicero's banishment.
Cato sent to Cyprus.
58-49. Caesar in Gaul.
57. Recall of Cicero. Return of Cato.
53. Death of Crassus.
Murder of Clodius. Pompey's consulship and
52 separation from Caesar.
49. Caesar crosses the Rubicon.
49. Siege and capture of Ilerda.
48 (Jan. 4). Caesar sails from Brundisium.
48. Victory of Pompey near the sea-board.
48 (Aug. 9). Pharsalia. (Sept 28) Murder of Pompey.
Caesar establishes Cleopatra on the throne of Egypt.
47. Battle of Zela.
47 (Sept.). Caesar returns to Rome.
46 (Apr. 4). Thapsus. Death of Cato the younger.
45 (Mar. 17). Munda.
44 (Mar. 15). Murder of Caesar.
43 (Nov. 27). The Second Triumvirate.
43 (Dec.) Murder of Cicero.
42 (Nov.). Philippi.
36. Naulochus.
31 (Sept. 2). Actium.
THE EMPIRE.
B.C. / A.D.
30-41. THE JULIAN EMPERORS.
30-14. Augustus.
A.D.
14-37. Tiberius.
37-41. Caligula.
41-68. THE CLAUDIAN EMPERORS.
41-54. Claudius.
54-68. Nero.
68-69. Galba.
69. Otho.
69-96. THE FLAVIAN EMPERORS.
69-79. Vespasian.
79. Destruction of Jerusalem.
79-81. Titus.
80. Destruction of Herculaneum and Pompeii.
81-96. Domitian.
96-180. THE FIVE GOOD EMPERORS.
96-98. Nerva.
98-117. Trajan. Limit of Empire reached.
117-138. Hadrian.
138-161. Antoninus Pius.
161-180. Marcus Aurelius.
180-192. Commodus.
192-284. From Pertinax to Diocletian.
284-305. Diocletian.
306-337. Constantine the Great.
312. Edict of Milan.
325. Council of Nice.
337-476. From Constantine to Romulus Augustulus.
SPECIMEN EXAMINATION PAPERS.
HARVARD COLLEGE.
JUNE, 1889.
1. Place or explain the following: Capua; Numidia; Veii; Pharsalus;
Comitia Centuriata; Decemvir; law of Majestas. With what important
events was each connected? (Omit one; answer very briefly.)
2. The campaigns of Pyrrhus in Italy.
3. The causes and results of the Samnite Wars.
4. Cato's efforts to reform the government of Rome.
5. (_a_) Education in Rome. (_b_) Amusements at Rome. (Take one)
1888.
1. Basilica; Lex Publilia; Patrician; Triumvir; Tribune; Roman
citizen,--what were they? (Take four.)
2. (_a_) How did Augustus obtain his power? (_b_) The reign of Hadrian;
(_c_) The first Punic war. (Take one.)
3. (_a_) The Roman religion; (_b_) Decay of the Empire, (Take one)
4. Sulla's rule in Rome.
5. The tribes at the time of the Second Punic War. (4 and 5 are for
"additional readings.")
1887.
(a) (Take five.) The Allia, Agrigentum, Lilybaeum, Placentia, Cannae,
Numantia, Massilia,-where? Mention (with dates) historical events
connected with four of these places. (Take any two.)
1. How were the members of the Roman Senate chosen at different times?
2. The origin of the Praetorship. What were the duties of the Praetor?
3. Describe or explain any five: Pater Patratus, Feriae Latinae, Curia,
Equites, Flamines, the Licinian Laws, the law of Majestas.
_Questions on the "additional reading."_
(Candidates who have read the books recommended for additional reading
may substitute one of the following questions for one of the first three
in this group.)
4. (TIGHE.) How did the practical powers of the Roman Senate differ from
its theoretical powers?
5. (BEESLEY.) What can be said in defence of the Lex Frumentaria of
Gaius Gracchus?
September, 1886.
1. Give an account of the races which inhabited Italy before the
founding of Rome.
2. What were the principal Greek colonies on the shores of the
Mediterranean? For what were three of them celebrated?
3. Describe the three forms of the Roman _comitia_, and trace the
development of the _comitia tributa_.
4. What were some causes of the victory of Rome in the Punic wars? The
effect of this victory upon Italy?
5. Explain _patria potestas_, _princeps senatus_, _municipium_, _ager
Romanus_, _equites_.
YALE COLLEGE.
EXAMINATION FOR ADMISSION.
June, 1889.
1. The Patricians and Plebeians: first causes of strife between them.
Steps in the political progress of the Plebeians. Censors. Tribunes.
Licinian Laws.
2. Greek influences on Roman life: what were they? In what ways and at
what times introduced?
3. The Second Punic War: its causes. Hannibal's great march. Battles in
Italy. Hasdrubal. Transference of the war. The result. Why did Hannibal
fail?
4. Give some account of the members of the First Triumvirate.
5. Arrange in chronological order, with dates: Actium. The Gracchi.
First Samnite War. Pharsalus Regulus. Teutones and Cimbri. Numantia.
Capture of Rome by the Gauls. Cicero's first oration against Catiline.
1887.
(Time allowed, 30 minutes.)
1. What powers did Octavianus Augustus take to himself? What change did
he make in the government of Rome? What changes did Constantine make?
2. The gradual extension of the right of Roman citizenship, the causes
of each extension, and dates.
3. What were the possessions of Rome at the beginning of the Christian
era? How were they acquired, and when?
4. Explain _praetorian guards; provincia; colonia; tribunus plebis;
comitia centuriata_.
5. _Allia, Beneventum, Saguntum, Metaurus, Pharsalia;_ where were they?
what happened there, and when?
1886.
1. Describe the circumstances under which the tribunate was established.
2. When and where did the principal military events in the war between
the Caesarians and Pompeians occur?
3. Sketch briefly the career of Pompeius.
4. What persons composed the Second Triumvirate? In what essential
points did the Second Triumvirate differ from the First?
5. When and for what reasons was the right of citizenship given to the
provinces?
6. What radical changes in the government were made by Diocletian?
June, 1885.
1. Give an account of the Second Punic War (with dates).
2. Explain _tribunus plebis, censor, dictator, imperator_.
3. How were the provinces governed under the Republic, and how under the
Empire?
4. What were the causes of the Social War, and what the results?
5. When and where did the following events take place: the defeat of
Varus; the first Roman naval victory; the decisive victory over Pyrrhus;
the death of Brutus and Cassius; the conquest of the first Roman
province?
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)
8. What notable service was rendered to his country by Camillus;
Tiberius Gracchus; Marius; Cicero? (4)
9. Mention two laws that are landmarks in Roman history. (2)
10. Give the boundaries of the Roman Empire at the beginning of the
Christian era. (3)
11. Briefly describe the system of slavery as it existed in Rome.(2)
12. What was the Haruspex? how did he determine future events? (2)
13. Was the Roman government usually tolerant of religion? on what
ground were the Christians punished? (2)
14. Describe the way in which the Romans attacked fortified towns.
Describe two engines used by them for this purpose.(3)
15. Whence did Rome derive literature and art? (2)
THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF CORNELIUS SULLA.
16. To which of the two great parties in Rome did Sulla belong? (1)
17. Tell something of the reforms which he instituted. (2)
18. Mention two wars in which Sulla was engaged. (2)
19. Briefly describe his dictatorship and how it came to an end. (2)
20. Give a sketch of the character of Sulla. (2)
34TH ACADEMIC EXAMINATION.
June 14, 1889.--Time, 9 30 A.M. to 12 M., only.
48 _credits; necessary to pass,_ 36.
1. Give a brief account of any two races which inhabited Italy before
the founding of Rome.(2)
2. On how many hills was Rome built? Give the names of three of them.
(4)
3. Narrate the circumstances under which the Tribunes were first
elected. (1)
4. What were the "public lands"? what political question arose in
connection with them? (2)
5. What king of Epirus made war on the Romans? Why? What grounds had he
for hoping to succeed? (3)
6. Mention two reasons why Hannibal hoped to overcome Rome. Why did he
fail? (3)
7. What importance in Roman history is attached to the following dates:
B.C. 55, 44, 42? (3)
8. Briefly describe the political situation when Caesar crossed the
Rubicon. What were the chief consequences of his act? what was "the
Rubicon"? (3)
9. What power was intrusted to a Roman Dictator? Mention two instances
of this. (3)
10. Give the names of the Flavian Emperors, with some account of one of
them. (4)
11. What radical change in the Roman government was made by Diocletian?
(1)
12. Give a brief description of Julian the Apostate; tell why he was so
called. (2)
13. Mention three objects which a Roman would be sure to point out to a
stranger visiting Rome at the time of the Emperor Titus.(3)
14. Mention any three writers of the Augustan age, and the character of
the writings of each. (6)
15. Mention two principal causes which contributed to the downfall of
Rome. (2)
THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICES OF CAIUS MARIUS.
16. To what class of the people did Marius belong? (1)
17. In what war did he first gain great distinction? (1)
18. By the defeat of what peoples did he gain the title of "Saviour of
his Country"? (1)
19. How many times was Marius elected Consul? (1)
20. What prolonged struggle had its beginning in the quarrels of Marius
and Sulla? what was the result to the Republic? (2)
33d ACADEMIC EXAMINATION.
March 8, 1889.--Time, 9.30 A M. to 12 M., only.
44 _credits; necessary to pass_, 33.
1. What was the early form of government in Rome? (1)
2. Tell what you know about the (_a_) Patricians, (_b_) Plebeians, (_c_)
Tribune, (_d_) Consul. (4)
3. Give a brief account of the origin of the Comitia Tributa. (2)
4. What was meant by an Agrarian law? who secured the first one? (2)
5. Who compiled the laws of the Twelve Tables? (2)
6. Tell briefly the story of Cincinnatus. (2)
7. Describe the system of Roman roads, and tell something of their
effect upon the Republic. (2)
8. Give the immediate cause of the First Punic War. What was its result?
(2)
9. Give the name of Rome's first province. (1)
10. In what battle did the Romans finally overthrow Macedonia? What
Roman general commanded in this battle? (2)
11. Briefly describe the siege of Numantia. (2)
12. What was the effect of their great conquests upon the character of
the Roman people? (2)
13. What was the cause of the Social War? Give the result of this war.
(2)
14. Describe the campaign of Pompey against the pirates, giving the
cause of the campaign, its length, and the result. (3)
15. What great religious event occurred during the reign of the Emperor
Augustus? (1)
16. For what were the following men noted: (_a_) Juvenal, (_b_) Seneca,
(_c_) Cato the Censor, (_d_) Fabius, (_e_) Caligula? (5)
THE GRACCHI. 17. Of what great movement did the agitations of the
Gracchi form a part? (1)
18. What measure was proposed by Tiberius Gracchus? what measure by
Caius Gracchus? (2)
19. Briefly describe the death of each of the Gracchi. (2)
20. With which order of the Roman people were the Gracchi allied by
birth? with which, by sympathy? (2)
21. Why was the failure of the agitation of the Gracchi of very great
significance? (2)
31st Advanced Academic Examination,
June 15, 1888.--Time, 9.30 A. M. to 12 M., only.
48 _credits; necessary to pass_, 36.
1. Into what three principal classes (or races) may the inhabitants of
Italy be divided? To what great race did they belong? (4)
2. Who established the _comitia centuriata_? How did it differ from the
_comitia curiata_? (2)
3. Who made the first code of Roman law? (1)
4. What king aided the Greek colonies in their war with Rome? What was
the result of the war? (2)
5. In what war was Syracuse taken by the Romans? What was the cause of
the siege? Give the name of a famous man who was slain, and state the
circumstances of his death. (4)
6. Mention five provinces gained by Rome during the period of conquest,
266-133 B.C. (5)
7. Give the effects upon Rome of the Eastern conquests, in regard to
literature and morals. (2)
8. What political parties did Marius and Sulla represent? (2)
9. What two foreign wars were conducted by Marius. (2)
10. What was the decisive battle in the civil war between Pompey and
Caesar? (1)
11. Who formed the Second Triumvirate? What illustrious man was slain in
their proscription? (4)
12. To what one of the Caesars was Seneca tutor? (1)
13. In whose reign occurred the last great persecution of the
Christians? (1)
14. Give a brief sketch of the life and character of Constantine? (3)
15. Who was the last Western Roman Emperor? (1)
THE SAMNITE WARS, AND THE RELATIONS OF ROME TO SUBJECT STATES.
16. What caused Rome to bring the First Samnite War to an end? (1)
17. Give a brief account of the battle of the Caudine Forks, and of the
treaty made there. (4)
18. What was the result of the battle of Sentinum? Give the terms of the
final peace between the Romans and the Samnites. (3)
19. In the Roman State what three rights did Rome reserve for herself?
(3)
20. Distinguish between _Roman citizens_ and _subjects_ (_or Latins_)
(2)
30TH ADVANCED ACADEMIC EXAMINATION.
March 2, 1888.--Time, 9.30 A.M. to 12 M., only.
48 _credits; necessary to pass,_ 36.
1. Draw an outline map of Italy, and upon it indicate the location of
Rome and sketch the river Tiber and the outline of Latium (6)
2. When was the Republic established, and who were the first Consuls?
(3)
3. What was the cause of the first Secession, and what were the two
conditions of the return? (3)
4. Give an account of the appointment of the Decemvirs and the powers
intrusted to them. (2)
5. Mention two provisions of the Licinian laws or rogations. (2)
6. What part of Italy did the Samnites possess, and what was the cause
of the First Samnite War? (2)
7. Give the name of one of the Roman military roads, tell in which
direction it led, and what towns were at its extremities. (3)
8. In what locality were most of the contests of the First Punic War?
(1)
ANCIENT ROME.
9. Mention one Roman and one Carthaginian general noted in the conduct
of the First Punic War. (2)
10. Describe the battle of Cannae, and tell the result of the battle.(2)
11. Mention two reforms or measures favored by the Gracchi.(2)
12. Compare the character of Marius with that of Sulla.(2)
13. Who formed the First Triumvirate, and what element of strength did
each contribute to it? (3)
14. What cause was assigned for the assassination of Caesar? (1)
15. Describe in a sentence the character of each of the following: Nero;
Trajan. (2)
THE EARLY HISTORY OF ROME.
16. Into what two principal branches were the early Italians divided,
and what part of Italy did they occupy? (3)
17. Tell briefly the traditional story of the founding of Rome. (2)
18. What was the first form of government at Rome, and after what was it
modelled? (2)
19. How did the Senate differ from the Comitia Curiata in its
membership? (2)
20. What authority did the king have, and what duties did the Senate
perform? (2)
21. Describe the religion of the early Romans. (1)
_29th Advanced Academic Examination._
November 18, 1887.--Time, 9.30 A.M. to 12 M., only.
_48 credits; necessary to pass, 36._
1. When was Rome founded? (1)
2. Under what king was the constitution remodelled, and what was the
basis of the new constitution? (2)
3. Who was the last king? By whom was the government by kings
overturned, and to whom was the power then intrusted? (3)
4. What caused the struggle between the patricians and plebeians, how
long did it continue, and how did it result? (3)
5. Give briefly the story of Coriolanus (2)
6. What induced the Gauls to invade Italy 390 B.C., where did they
contend with the Roman army, and with what result? (3)
7. Where was Carthage, by what means did it attain its power and wealth,
and when did the Romans and Carthaginians first contend in arms? (3)
8. Under what circumstances was Fabius sent against Hannibal, what
policy did he pursue, and with what result? (3)
9. Compare Publius Scipio Africanus with Marcus Cato in character and
habits. (2)
10. What was the object of Catiline's conspiracy, by what Consul was it
defeated, and in what manner? (3)
11. What causes led to the formation of the First Triumvirate? (1)
12. What was the cause of the battle of Actium, and what was its result?
(2)
13. Describe the manner in which Octavius Augustus became Emperor, and
the character of his reign. (2)
14. By what Emperor was Jerusalem captured, and in what year? (2)
15. Describe the customs of the Romans at meals, and mention some
articles used by them for food. (2)
THE GEOGRAPHY OF ITALY, AND ITS EARLY INHABITANTS.
16. Draw a map of Italy, and upon it sketch the Apennine mountains, and
the rivers Tiber and Arno. (4)
17. Upon the map indicate the location of the following: Rome, Naples,
Tarentum. (3)
18. What three races occupied Italy in the earliest known times, what
part of Italy did each occupy, and from which of these were the Latins
descended? (7)
INDEX.
Achaeans
Achaia
Acroceraunia
Actium
Adherbal
Aduatuci
Aediles
Aedui
Aegates Islands
Aegyptus
Aemilian Way
Aemilius
Aeneas
Aequians
Aesis, R.
Aetius
Aetna
Aetolians
Afranius
Africa
Africanus
Agendicum
Ager occupatus
Ager privatus
Ager publicus
Ager Romanus
Agrarian Laws
Agricola
Agrigentum
Agrippa
Agrippina, daughter of Agrippa
Agrippina, sister of Caligula
Alae
Alans
Alaric
Alba Longa
Alban Lake
Alban Mts.
Alesia
Alexander the Great
Alexandria
Allia
Allies
Alsium
Ambiorix
Amphitheatres
Amulius
Anchises
Ancona
Ancus Marcius
Andes
Andriscus
Anio, R.
Anthemius
Antiochus III.
Antiochus IV.
Antium
Antonia
Antonius
Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius
Antoninus Pius
Antony
Aous, R.
Apennines
Apollo, worship of
Apollonia
Apollonius
Appeal, right of
Appian Way
Appius Claudius, Decemvir
Appius Claudius, father-in-law of Gracchus
Appius Claudius Caecus
Appuleian Laws
Apsus, R.
Apulia
Aqua Claudia
Aquae Sextiae
Aqueducts
Aquileia
Aquinum
Aquitani
Arabia
Arabia Petraea
Arcadius
Archelaus
Arches
Archimedes
Ardea
Argos
Aricia
Ariminum
Ariobarzanes
Ariovistus
Aristobulus
Armenia
Arminius
Armor
Army
Arnus
Arpi
Arpinum
Arretium
Arsanias, R.
Aryan Race
Ascanius
Asculum in Apulia
Asia
Assyria
Aternus
Athens
Athesis
Atrium
Attalus II.
Attalus III.
Attila
Aufidus, R.
Augurs
Augustan Age
Augusta Taurinorum
Augusti
Augustus
Aulerci
Aurelia
Aurelian
Aurelian Way
Aurelius, M. Antoninus
Avaricum
Averni
Avernus, Lake
Baeculae
Baetis, R.
Baiae
Basilicae
Basilica Julia
Bathing
Baths
Bellovaci
Beneventum
Bibracte
Bibulus
Bithynia
Bocchus
Boian Gauls
Bononia
Books
Bovillae
Brennus
Bridge, Rhine
Bridge, Tiber
Britain
Britannia
Britannicus
Brittany
Brundisium
Bruttium
Brutus, nephew of Tarquin
Brutus
Brutus, Decimus Junius
Brutus, Marcus
Burgundians
Burrhus
Byzantium
Cabira
Caecina
Caepio
Caere
Caesar, Gaius Julius
Caesar, Lucius Julius
Caesars
Caicus
Calabria
Calceus
Caledonians
Calendar
Caligula
Calpurnia
Calpurnian Law
Camarina
Camerinum
Camillus
Campania
Campus Martius
Candles
Cannae
Canuleian Law
Canuleius
Canusium
Capena
Capitoline Hill
Capitolium
Cappadocia
Capreae
Capua
Caracalla
Carrhae
Carthage
Carthaginians
Carthago Nova
Carus
Casca
Casilinum
Cassius.
Cassivelaunus
Catalonia
Catana
Catiline
Cato, the elder
Cato, the younger
Catullus
Catulus, father of the Senate
Catulus, Gaius Lutatius
Caudine Forks
Caudium
Celtiberi
Celts
Cenomani
Censors
Centuries
Centurions
Ceres
Cerialia
Cethegus
Chaeronea
Chalcedon
Chalons
Christians
Cicero, Marcus Tullius
Cicero, Quintus Tullius
Cilicia
Cimber
Cimbri
Cincinnatus
Cineas
Cinna
Circeii
Circeium, Promontory
Circus
Circus Maximus
Citizenship
City walls
Claudian Emperors
Claudius, Emperor
Claudius, Publius
Cleopatra
Clients
Cloaca Maxima
Clodion
Clodius
Clupea
Clusium
Coena
Cohors Praetoria
Collatinus
Colonies, Latin
Colonies, Maritime
Colonies, Military.
Comitia Centuriata
Comitia Curiata
Comitia Tributa
Comitium
Colosseum
Colossus
Column of Trajan
Columna Milliaria
Columns
Commodus
Constans
Constantine the Great
Constantine II.
Constantinople
Constantius I.
Constantius II.
Conscripti, Patres
Consuls
Consus
Cora
Corcyra
Corduba
Corfinium
Corinth
Coriolanus
Corioli
Corn laws
Cornelia, daughter of Cinna
Cornelia, daughter of Metellus Scipio
Cornelia, daughter of Scipio Africanus
Corsica
Cotta
Council of Nice
Court-houses
Courts
Crassus, the Triumvir
Crassus, son of the Triumvir
Cremona
Crete
Croton
Cumae
Cures
Curia
Curiae
Curio.
Curtius
Curule Aedile
Curule chair
Curule offices
Cynoscephalae
Cyprus
Cyrenaica
Dacia
Damophilus
Deal
Debts, Debtors
Decemvirs
Decius, Emperor
Decius, Publius
Decree of the Senate
Deiotarus
Dentatus
Dependent Communities
Dictator
Diocletian
Dolabella
Domitian
Domitius.
Drepana
Dress
Drusus, Germanicus
Drusus, Marcus Livius
Duilius
Duoviri Sacrorum
Dyrrachium
Eburones
Ecnomus
Edict of Milan
Editor.
Education
Egesta
Egnatius
Egypt
Elba
Elections
Enipeus, R.
Enna
Ennius
Epidamnus
Epiphanes
Epirus
Equites
Eryx
Etruria
Etruscans
Eudoxia
Eugenius
Eunus
Euphrates
Examination Papers
Fabii
Fabius, Cunctator
Fabius Quintus
Fabius Vibulanus
Fabricius
Faesulae
Farming the revenues
Fauces
Faustulus
Festivals
Fetiales
Five Good Emperors
Flamen Dialis
Flamines
Flaminian Way
Flamininus
Flaminius
Flavian Emperors
Floors
Florentia
Foreigners resident at Rome
Formiae
Forum
Forum Boarium
Forum Caesaris
Forum Holitorium
Forum Julii, in Gaul
Forum Julii, in Venetia
Forum Suarium
Forum of Trajan
Forum of Vespasian
Franks
Freedmen
Fundi
Funerals
Furniture
Gabii
Gabinius
Gabinus
Gades
Galatia
Galba, Emperor
Galba, Servius
Galerius
Gallia Cisalpina
Gallia Narbonensis
Gaul
Gauls
Games
Gela
Genabum
Gens, Gentes
Genseric
Genua
Genucius
Gergovia
Germanicus, Drusus
Germanicus, son of Drusus Germ.
Germans
Glabrio
Gladiators
Glass
Glaucia
Golden House of Nero
Good Emperors
Gordian
Goths
Gracchi
Gracchus, Gains
Gracchus, Tiberius (senior)
Gracchus, Tiberius
Gratian
Greece
Greek Empire
Hadrian
Hadrumetum
Hamilcar Barca
Hannibal, son of Gisco
Hannibal, son of Hamilcar
Hanno
Hasdrubal, son-in-law of Hamilcar
Hasdrubal, brother of Hannibal
Hasdrubal, son of Gisco
Helena
Heliogabalus
Helvetii
Heraclea
Herculaneum
Hermean Promontory
Hiempsal
Hiero II.
Hieronymus
Hirtius
Hispania Citerior
Hispania Ulterior
Honorius
Horace
Horatius Codes
Hortensius, Quintus
Hortensius, the Orator
Homesteads
Houses
Huns
Hyrcanus
Iapygia
Iapygians
Iberus, R.
Icilius
Igilium
Ilerda
Illyrican War
Illyricum
Ilva
Imperator
Imperium
Intermarriage
Interest
Interrex
Isara, R.
Isauria
Isthmian Games
Italians
Italy
Iulus
Janiculum
Janus
Jentaculum
Jerusalem
Jews
Josephus
Jovian
Juba
Judaea
Jugurtha
Julia, daughter of Caesar
Julia, daughter of Augustus
Julian Emperors
Julian the Apostate
Julian Law
Julianus
Juno
Jupiter
Juries
Justin Martyr
Juvenal
Kaeso, Quinctius
King of Rome
Knights.
Labienus
Lacerna
Lacinian Promontory
Laevinus
Laevinus, Marcus
Lamps
Land-owners, classes of
Lanistae
Lanuvium
Lares
Last of the Romans
Latin Confederacy
Latinus
Latium
Latona
Laurentum
Lavinia
Lavinium
Legati
Leges Juliae
Legion
Lentulus
Leontini
Lepidus, Consul
Lepidus, Triumvir
Leptis
Lesbos
Letter-writing
Lex de Repetundis
Licinian Rogations
Licinius
Liger
Lights
Liguria
Lilybaeum
Lipara Islands
Liris, R.
Literature
Livia
Livilla
Livius
Locri
Longinus
Luca
Lucan
Lucania
Luceres
Luceria
Lucilius
Lucretia
Lucretius
Lucullus
Lupercalia
Luperci
Lupercus
Lupus
Lycia
Macedonia
Macedonian War
Macrinus
Maecenas
Maenius
Magister Equitum
Magna Graecia
Magnesia
Mago
Majestas
Majorian
Mamertines
Mancinus
Manilian Law
Manilius
Manlius, Marcus
Manlius Capitolinus
Mantua
Marcellus
Marcellus, nephew of Augustus
Marius,
Marriage
Mars
Martial
Masinissa.
Massilia
Mauretania
Mausoleum of Augustus
Mausoleum of Hadrian
Maximian
Maximin
Maximus I.
Maximus II.
Meals
Mediolanum
Memmius
Menenius Agrippa
Mesopotamia
Messalina
Messana
Metapontum
Metaurus, R.
Metellus Macedonicus
Metellus Nepos
Metellus Numidicus
Metellus Pius
Micipsa
Milan, Edict of
Miletus
Military Tribunes
Milliarium Aureum
Milo
Minerva
Minturnae
Minucius
Mithradates
Mitylene
Moesia
Money brokers
Mons Sacer
Moors
Mucra, R.
Mummius
Munda
Municipia
Muthul
Mutina
Mylae
Mysia
Names
Naples
Naulochus
Navy
Nepos
Nero, Consul
Nero, Emperor
Nerva
Nervii
Nicaea
Nicomedes
Nobles
Nola
Noricum
Novus Homo
Numantia
Numantian War
Numa Pompilius
Numidia
Numitor
Nursia
Octavia, sister of Augustus
Octavia, wife of Nero
Octavius
Odoacer
Offices and officers
Ops
Orchomenos
Osca
Ostia
Ostium
Ostrogoths
Otho
Ovation
Ovid
Padua (Patavium)
Palatine
Pales, Palilia
Palmyra
Pannonia
Panormus
Pantheon
Parma
Parthia, Parthians
Pater-familias
Patres
Patrician
Patricians
Patrons
Paullus
Pelusium
Penates
Pergamum
Peristylium
Perperna
Perseus
Persius
Pertinax
Petreius
Phaedrus
Pharnaces
Pharsalia, Pharsalus
Philip, Emperor
Philip of Macedonia
Philippi
Philippics
Philopoemen
Phoenicia
Picenum
Picts'
Pirates
Pisae
Pisaurum
Piso
Placentia
Plautian-Papirian Law
Plautus
Plebeians
Plebiscita
Pliny, the elder
Pliny, the younger
Pollio
Polybius
Polycarp
Pomoerium
Pompeia
Pompeii
Pompeius, Gnaeus
Pompeius, Sextus
Pompey the Great
Pomptine Marshes
Pontifices
Pontius
Pontus
Poppaea Sabina
Porsena
Postumius
Potestas
Praefect
Praefecturae
Praeneste
Praetor
Praetorian Guard
Praetorium
Prandium
Private Lands
Private Rights
Probus
Proconsul
Propertius
Propraetor
Provinces
Provincial System
Prusias
Ptolemy, brother of Cleopatra
Ptolemy of Cyprus
Ptolemy V., Epiphanes
Ptolemy Alexander
Publicani
Public Lands
Public Rights
Publilian Law, Publilius
Punic Wars
Puteoli
Pydna
Pyrrhus
Quaestors
Quinctius Cincinnatus
Quinctius, Kaeso
Quintilian
Quirinal
Quirinalia
Radagaisus
Ramnes
Ravenna
Reate
Reforms of Caesar
Reforms of Sulla
Regillus, Lake
Regulus
Remi
Remus
Rents
Republic
Rhaetia
Rhea Silvia
Rhegium
Rhodes
Ricimer
Roads
Roman Empire
Romans
Rome
Rome, Hills of
Romulus
Roscius
Rostra
Rubicon
Rutilius
Sabines
Sabis, R.
Sacred Mount
Sacredness of Officials
Sagum
Saguntum
Salernum
Salii
Sallust
Samnites
Samnite Wars
Samnium
Samos
Sardinia
Sardis
Saturn
Saturnalia
Saturninus
Scaevola
Scarpheia
Scipio, Gnaeus
Scipio, Consul 218 B. C.
Scipio Africanus, the elder
Scipio Africanus, the younger
Scipio Asiaticus
Scipio, Metellus
Scipio Nasica
Scribonia
Segesta
Sejanus
Seleucia
Selinus
Sempronia
Sempronius
Sena Gallica
Senate
Senones
Sentinum
Sequani
Sertorius
Servian Reform
Servile War
Servilius
Servius Tullius
Setia
Severus, Alexander
Severus, Septimius
Severus III.
Sewers
Sextus Lateranus
Sextus, son of Tarquin
Ships
Sibylline Books
Sicily
Silver Age
Silvius Procas
Sinuessa
Slaves.
Social War
Soleae
Solon
Sophonisba
Soracte, Mt.
Sosigenes
Spain
Sparta
Spartacus
Spoletium
Spurius Cassius
Standards
Statius
Stilicho
Stola
Strongyle Islands
Suessiones
Sueves, Suevi
Sulla
Sulmo
Sulpicius Galba
Sulpicius Rufus
Sutrium
Sybaris
Syphax
Syracuse
Syria
Tablinum
Tacitus, Emperor
Tacitus, Historian
Tarentum.
Tarquinii
Tarquinius Priscus
Tarquinius Superbus
Tarracina
Tarragona
Tauromenium
Tax-gatherers
Teanum
Telamon
Tellilia, Tellus
Temple of Aesculapius
Temple of Apollo Palatinus
Temple of Ceres
Temple of Concordia
Temple of Diana
Temple of Janus
Temple of Juno
Temple of Jupiter
Temple of Mars
Temple of Peace
Tenth Legion, revolt of
Terence
Terentilius, Terentilian Rogations
Teutoberger Forest
Teutones
Thala
Thapsus
Theatre
Theatre of Balbus
Theatre of Marcellus
Theatre of Pompey
Theodosius
Thermae
Thermus
Thessaly
Thirty Tyrants
Thurii
Tibullus
Tibur
Tiberius
Ticinus, R.
Tigellinus
Tigranes
Time, mode of reckoning
Tities
Titus
Tivoli
Toga
Torquatus
Trajan
Trasimenus, Lake
Trebia, R.
Trebonius
Tribes
Tribunes
Tribuni Militum
Tributum
Triclinium
Triganum
Trinacria
Triumphal Arches
Triumphal Procession
Triumvirate, First
Triumvirate, Second,
Tullia, daughter of Servius Tullius
Tullus Hostilius
Tunica
Tunis
Tusculum
Twelve Caesars
Twelve Tables
Tyndaris
Umbria, Umbrians
Utica
Vadimonis, Lake
Valens
Valentinian I.
Valentinian II.
Valentinian III.
Valerius, Valerio-Horatian Laws
Valerius, Caesar's Lieutenant
Valero Publilius
Vandals
Varro, Consul at Cannae
Varro, Pompey's Lieutenant
Varus
Veii, Veientes
Velitrae
Veneti
Venetia
Venice
Venusia
Vercellae
Vercingetorix
Verginius
Verona
Verres
Verus, Annius
Verus, Lucius
Vespasian
Vesta.
Vestal Virgins
Vestibulum
Vesuvius, Mt.
Veto
Veturius
Via Aemilia
Via Appia
Via Aurelia
Via Flaminia
Via Latina
Via Sacra
Vienna
Villius
Virgil
Virginia, Virginius
Viriathus
Visigoths
Vitellius
Volaterrae
Volsci
Volsinii
Volturnus
Voting
Vulso
Windows
Writing
Written Code of Laws
York
Zama
Zela
Zeno
Zenobia
Zeugma
Zeugma