Democratic messenger., 1892-07-30
GEOGRAPHY.

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dessert, oasis. promontOry and inlet:
3. How is the earlh's surface divided
in regard To temperature and give the
name and location Of each.
What are the grand divisions Of
land: (d) In which do we live aud in
what pylitical division : o. OF what is
this political division composed.
). What is the situation of Maryland
and how is il geographically divided (a)
The character and products of each divi-
sion ~ Give number of counties and
principal cities
q. In a voyage from New York around
the world, what principal seaport cities
could yOu touch and through what wa
iers would you sail,
:. What mountains divide the state of
Washington into Eastern aud Western
Washington (d) Give the chief products
and industries
\. Why is Colorado called the Cen
liennIal state :" (d) The eastern part lies
in the basins of what two rivers ~ In
what does its chief wealth consist:
=. What three river systems drain the
greater part OF South America: (d) Name
the capitol of Brazil (5l Is the greater
part of Brazil level or mountainous
10. Give the situation Of Calcutta, IIa-
vre. Bismark and Dubuque.
HISTORY OF UNITED STATES
/. What can you say about the Indians:
tal What influence did they exert on the
early history Of our country:
> Who were the Catholic Pilgrims :
(dl When did they settle: CD What Is
MASON and Dixon's line ~
3 Who was Benedict Arnold: IN
Give short account of his life.
4. What three chief events marked the
period Of the presidency OF james Mon
roe!
j When did Congress declare war
against Mexico ? (a) What general com
manded the L. :. army? lbl Name the
battles Of This war and when fought
q. When did the war between the
states begin? td When and where did
the first battle take place?
:. In what year was Maryland settled ::
ta) Where and by whom:
:. Give an account of Claiborne's re-
bellon.
.. " hen was the federation ac, pass.
ed (~ What did il provide?
10 Name the first six presidents Of
the United States. (d) What was the
Missouri Compromise -
CONSTITUTION-STATE AND MA.
TlONAL..
|. When was the present constitution
of Maryland adopted (ol What steps
are necessary To amend IL.
>. Explain briefly the functions Of the
Legislative, Executive and Judicial De-
partments, respectively, of the State Gov
ernment. how each is chosen, and term
of each.
3. State the qualifications required for
the exercise of the Election Franchise.
4. When and how was The present
constitution of the United States adopt.
ed: (d What steps are necessary TO
amend it? (0 What qualifications does
IL prescribe as to right of suffrage:
). In what is The Judicial power Of
the United States vested ta) In what
does treason against the United States
consist.
THEORY Il PRACTICE OF TEACH.
ING.
|. How may teaching he defined:
> For what purpose should a teacher
study the methods of education
,. Name some kinds of literature
which the teacher should read.
I. State your method of school disci-
pline and government.
). In what spirit should teacher
govern:
q. What reason may be given for the
study of English Grammar.
:. State your method of teaching Eng
lish Grammar. or how you would teach
same.
\. Name two things which teacher
should clearly bear in mind when assign
ing lesson.
.. What are some of the leading inccn-
tives by which you would excite the pu-
pills to acquire knowledge:
10. Indicate a kind of school work
that will tend To give habits of accurate
observation.
PUBLIC SCHOOL LAWS AND By.
LAWS
|. Under what authority are educa.
tional matters affecting the State: Affect
ing county: Affecting a school district ::
How is each body chosen:
,. What are the qualifications pre-
scribed by law for teacher: for sub
stitute How are teachers appoint ed
and removed: Substitutes
,. Give general summary of the du-
ties of teachers as embraced in the sys-
tenn Of instruction: Which of these are
optional?
). How is ihe grade of teachers GER
titcate determined: How the class !:
What are the regulations governing diff
ferent certificates with regard To length
OF term and renewal:
GENERAL HISTORY.
l. What is General History CO Name
the three divisions.
,. How many Plolemies were there I.
(n Who was the last Ptolemy?
3. Who was the last King of Babylon
tal How was his reign brought to close.
4. Who gave a code Of laws to Athens :
TAI What is said Of those laws?
). Who was the Roman leader in the
Punic wars
d State what you know about Nero
H.
:. What battle ended the SaxnnTul, ?
IA The hero of This hattlee (b) Give 4
brief account of his life
$. How many wives had Henry VIII :
IA Name them.
.. Into how many divisions is Parlia-
mcnt divided Name them b) Who is
regarded as the greatest English States
man.
10. What is meant by the Mills Bill
The Mckinley Bill D.: How did they get
these names: In what general respect
do they differ
BOOK KEEPING
|. What are assets: Liabilities . Net
Capital and Net Insolvency
>. Define single entry book keeping
also double entry.
3. For what is the Day Book used
(Gl Cash Book (M Iedgers