Canterbury Provincial Gazette – 1874 – No. 20

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EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATES, JANUARY, 1874.

SACRED HISTORY.

FIRST AND SECOND CLASSES.

  1. What instances of famine are recorded in the Old Testament?

  2. Give the names of the most distinguished of the Judges, and say from whom they delivered Israel.

  3. Explain with reference to the context—
    (a) I will not let thee go except thou bless me.
    (b) Had Zimri peace who slew his master?
    (c) The words of the men of Judah were fiercer than the words of the men of Israel.
    (d) Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.
    (e) When thou wast under the fig tree I saw thee.
    (f) Great is Diana of the Ephesians.

  4. Give a history of St. Paul, from his arrest in Jerusalem till his arrival in Rome.

  5. State briefly what is known of Jethro, Achan, Shimei, Sanballat, Agabus, Silas, Apollos.

  6. Mention any circumstances connected with—Ziklag, Ezion-geber, the Cave of Machpelah, the Cave of Adullam, Sychar, Joppa, Bethsaida, Berea.

BRITISH HISTORY.

  1. Give a sketch of the reign of Henry III.

  2. In what reigns was war carried on between England and Scotland, from A.D. 1100 to A.D. 1550? Mention the principal battles, with dates.

  3. Answer the last question, substituting France for Scotland.

  4. Describe the state of public affairs in Scotland at the accession of Queen Mary, and narrate subsequent events till Mary's flight into England.

  5. Explain the circumstances that led to the battles of Stoke, Sedgemoor, Killicrankie, Prestonpans.

  6. Mention any remarkable incidents in the political history of England during the first half of the present century.

  7. With what events have the following places been connected:—Ravenspur, Barnet, Cardiff, Fotheringay, Edgehill, Tilbury, Torbay, Malplaquet, Porto Bello, Camperdown.

GEOGRAPHY.

FIRST AND SECOND CLASSES.

  1. Explain the terms Meridian, First Meridian, Ecliptic, Solstice, Zenith.

  2. What are isothermal lines? Mention any remarkable difference of temperature in places having the same latitude. What causes (of situation or local circumstance) tend to modify the climate of a place.



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🎓 Report on the examination and classification of teachers (continued from previous page)

🎓 Education, Culture & Science
Education, Teachers, Examination, Classification, Third Class, Assistants

🎓 Examination for Certificates, January 1874: Sacred History

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Education, Examination, Sacred History, Teachers, Certificates
9 names identified
  • Zimri, Mentioned in examination question
  • St. Paul (Saint), Subject of examination question
  • Jethro, Subject of examination question
  • Achan, Subject of examination question
  • Shimei, Subject of examination question
  • Sanballat, Subject of examination question
  • Agabus, Subject of examination question
  • Silas, Subject of examination question
  • Apollos, Subject of examination question

🎓 Examination for Certificates, January 1874: British History

🎓 Education, Culture & Science
Education, Examination, British History, Teachers, Certificates
  • III Henry (King), Subject of examination question
  • Mary (Queen), Subject of examination question

🎓 Examination for Certificates, January 1874: Geography

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Education, Examination, Geography, Teachers, Certificates