19. Going by water from New Orleans, La., to Pittsburgh, Pa., what states would you pass on the left? 20. How many large islands are there in the Hawaiian group? Which is the largest? Which is the most important? 21. Going westward on the 35th parallel of north latitude, from near Newberne, N. C., what states and large rivers would be crossed? 22. Describe the chief mountain system of the eastern hemisphere, and state what island chains of Asia abound in volcanoes. 23. What are the great river systems of South America? Where are the principal coastal plains? 24. What are the qualifications of a good harbor? Name three of the best harbors on the Atlantic coast; one on the Pacific coast. 25. What has made the Middle Atlantic states the principal commercial section of the United States? HISTORY.—Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with so much of the History of the United States, and of Ancient Greece and Rome as is contained in good high school text-books on these subjects, and must have a good knowledge of the important facts in General Ancient History and in the History of Medieval Europe to the end of the fifteenth century. In History of the United States, the examination will include questions concerning early discoveries and settlements; the forms of government in the colonies; the causes, leading events, and results of wars; important events in the political and economic history of the nation since its foundation; and the elementary principles of civil government, with special reference to the federal congress, executive and judiciary. In Ancient History, the examination will include questions on important persons and events in the legendary and authentic history of Greece and Rome, and on general important facts in the history of other ancient peoples, taking some account also of Greek art, of Greek and Roman literature, and especially of Roman government. 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.