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382 SCHOLARSHIP FOR MODERN HISTORY ETC III Sbc50lars ip for iflo&crn t'storg anil Icnglt'si ILt'teraturt I- 3£lttsn of SP tltp Wt What were the dominions of Philip II on his accession and by what titles did he hold them Explain the financial condition of Spain and the reasons ot its embarrassments What are the principal changes of policy in Philip's reign and by what ministers are they carried out Give the dates Explain the religious and political causes of the revolt of the Netherlands Give with dates the chief events in the public life of the Prince of Orange Give some account of the Great Armada What were the chief features of the Constitution of Arragon and why was it overthrown Explain the influences at work in Spanish Catholicism by reference to the Inquisition the Jesuits and St Theresa Explain the relation of Cervantes' life and writings to the spirit of his nation and time 10 Give character of Philip II II -£ tn3tr'£ ffatxv Qutcn Describe the general design of The Faery Queen as set forth by its author in his letter addressed to Sir Walter Raleigh State what are the virtues celebrated by the poet and in what order Show how far these coincide with the statement made by the poet viz -" labor to pourtray in Arthur before he was