25. Where is--Mount Shasta, Popocatepetl, Chimborazo, Everest, Apo, Fujiyama, Blanc, Mayon. 26. Where and what is--Mukden, Valdivostok, Liberia, Melilla, The Celebes. 27.--Locate--Elba, Saint Thomas, Cape Race, Hankow, Formosa, Bonin Islands, Juraez, Zanzibar, Colon, Volga River, Elbe River, Cebu, Seville, Andalusia, Zaragoza, Macedonia, Nepaul, Bogota, Beirut, Malta, Macao, Dublin. 28. Name the capitals respectively of--Afghanistan, Portugal, Nebraska, Vermont, French Indo-China, Philippine Islands, Montenegro, Georgia, Oregon, Roumania, Persia, Florida, Java. * * * * * =History.=--Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with such material as is contained in good high school textbooks on the subject (_a_) of the History of the United States, and (_b_) of the History of Europe from the Fall of Constantinople (1453) to the outbreak of the French Revolution (1789). 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. In history of Europe from 1453 to 1789, special emphasis will be laid upon the political and social development in France, Prussia, and England. The following questions indicate the character of the examination: European History (1453-1789). 1. Describe political conditions during the latter half of the fifteenth century in what is now Germany. 2. What countries were ruled by Charles V of Spain at the height of his power? 3. Why was Luther summoned to the Diet of Worms? What was done at this Diet? 4. Who was Melanchthon? What was the Religious Peace of Augsburg? What was its importance? 5. What was the Council of Trent? Over how long a period did its meetings extend? What were the important acts of this Council? 6. What ruler was instrumental in separating England from Roman Catholic influence? How was this separation accomplished? Describe two acts of Parliament important in this connection. 7. Outline the causes of Elizabeth’s quarrel with Mary Queen of Scots. State its political importance and its results. 8. Under what circumstances during Elizabeth’s reign did England come into conflict with Spain? What event marked the crisis of this conflict? 9. State the nature, causes, dates, and leaders of the Puritan Reformation. 10. Describe the important acts of Parliament passed in the reign of Charles II to regulate the religious situation. 11. Describe the court and court life in France in the time of Louis XIV. Name five prominent men connected with Louis XIV’s court.