Questions for Examination.

1.  What was the state of the Jews at the coming of Christ?

2.  How were the Jews preserved separate from other nations?

3.  What probable cause may be assigned for the neglect of the Christian miracles?

4.  How did the dispersion of the Jews afford an opportunity for the propagation of Christianity?

5.  What was the state of paganism when Christianity was first preached?

6.  What great mystery is brought to light by the gospel?

7.  How did the lives of the first Christians contribute to the rapid progress of Christianity?

8.  To what class of people was the gospel more particularly addressed?

9.  What induced the rulers of the Roman empire to persecute Christianity?

10.  Was Christianity crushed by persecution?

11.  What proves the great strength early acquired by Christians?

12.  By whom was Christianity legally established?

13.  Under whose government did it receive a slight check?

14.  When were the last vestiges of paganism abolished?

15.  What have been the political effects of the establishment of Christianity?

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  CHRONOLOGICAL INDEX.

  B.C.

  1230 (Supposed) Pelasgic migration to Italy.

  1184 (Supposed) Arrival of AEneas in Latium.

  753 (Supposed) foundation of the city of Rome.

  750 Union of the Romans and Sabines.

  716 Death of Romulus.

  714 Virtuous Administration of Numa.

  671 Accession of Tullus Hostilius.

  665 Duel between the Horatii and Curiatii—­Destruction of Alba.

  639 Accession of Ancus Martius.

  616 {——­ ——­ Tarquinius Priscus. 
       {The Augurs acquire importance in the state.

  578 {Death of Tarquinius Priscus. 
       {Accession of Servius Tullius. 
       {The establishment of the Centuries.

  534 {Murder of Servius Tullius. 
       {Accession of Tarquinius Superbus. 
       {Gabii taken by stratagem.

  509 {Expulsion of Tarquinius Superbus. 
       {Establishment of Consuls.

  508 {Conspiracy for the restoration of the Tarquinii. 
       {Death of Brutus.

  507 War with Porsenna.

  498 Lartius the first Dictator created.

  493 {The Roman populace retire to Mons Sacer. 
       {Tribunes of the people appointed.

  487 {Exile of Coriolanus. 
       {Rome besieged by Coriolanus. 
       {His retreat and death.

  484 Condemnation and death of Cassius.

  459 First Dictatorship of Cincinnatus.

  457 Second ditto.

  454 The Romans send to Athens for Solon’s laws.

  451 The laws of the Twelve Tables—­The Decemviri.