Rensselaer Republican, Volume 12, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 August 1880 — Select Questions and Answers. [ARTICLE]

Select Questions and Answers.

f DCftftftOt kMBiCW ft ffeftT iftftd Iliff QfojWlions on thirteen branches of study with which erery teartH* should be familiar. 1. What h Geography? Ant. Geography ia that science which treat* of• the world and it* inhabitant*. 2. Name in order fire of the largest ettie*, in population, in the world. 2m London, England; Soo-Choo. (or Souchow) China: Paris, France; Pekin, Chi■a: and Yeddo, Japan. £ What i* a Constitution? Ant. AOoustitution is the fundamental law of Government in a state, kingdom or country. 4. Can an office-holder be at the same time a member of Concern? 2m. No person holding any office under the United State* shall be a member of either House during hl* continuance in office. 5. What ia Grammar? 2m. Gram-

mar treats of the laws of Language, and the right method of using it 6. In what do the errors of language consist? Ans. In the improper arrangement of words; in the use of improper words; in the ompriasion of words; and the use of uu necessary words. 7. What is History? Am. History is a narration of events regarding nations and countries. u_ 8. What was the “House of Burgess* ss?" Ans. The colony of Jamestown was divided into eleven boroughs or counties, and the people were allowed to - elect two representatives or burgesses from each, to a colonial assembly; and • the assembly was called the “House of Burgeatas.” 9. Give an account of the treaty with China in 1888 ? Am. An embassy from th* Celestial Empire, under charge of Anson Burlingame, visited the United ■"'tates. It was an event of much importance, and the first of its kind in the history of that exclusive nation. A treaty was perfected, guaranteeing liberty of conscience to Americans in China, and certain commercial privileges of great value. . 10. What is reading ? Am. Reading is the mode of utterance or of pronunciation of written language. 11. What are some of the indiapanaible qualities of good reading? Am. To read slowly, mind all the pauses, give the proper infleetion, speak plainly, and read as if talking. 12. What is Physiology? Am. Physiology is that department of natural science which treats of the organs and their fiinctions in animals and plants. 18. How should we ventilate our bedrooms and srtiool-housee? Am. Open the windows a little at the top and bot- 1 tom. Put on plenty of clothing to keep J warm, by day and by night, and then let the inspiring oxygin come in as freely as God has given it 14. What is Orthography ? Am. Orthography is the art or practice of writ- ■ ing words corredly. 15. What is Phonology ? Am. Phonology is a treatise on sounds, or science of the elementary sounds uttered by the human voice in speech, including its various distinctions or sub-division of tones. .15. What is Physical Geography? Am. Physical Geography is that science which treats of the earth’s surface as composed of land and water, the atmosphere, climate, the mineral kingdom, and all animal and vegetable life. 17. What is established regarding each of the six days of ths creation ? Am. It seems to be established that each of the six days of creation was an era -a period of not 24 hours, but of centuries, during which great changes and new appearances took place. V . 18. What is Arithmetic? Am. Arithmetic is the science of numbers, and also the art of applying numbers to practical purposes. . 19. What is the interest of that sum for 243 days at 8 per cent, which at the same time and rate will amount to >ll,119.70? Am. The amount oft 1.00 for 245 days is SI .54-; >11419.70 divided by 51.54 equals >10,550 sum at interest; >l,119,70 minus >10,550 equals >669.70, ana 20. What id Writing? Am. Writing is mything written or expressed in letters. . 21. If you wish to attain high excellence in penmanship, what must you do? Am. You must master the principles and faithfully practice them. 22. What is Philosophy? Am. Philosophy is a knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws. 23. Tell what you can about Friction. Am. Friction is the resistance caused by the surface over Which a body moves. If the surface of the body could be made uerfectly smooth, there would be no friction, but in spite of the most exact polish, the microscope reveals minute protections and cavities. 24. Define Astronomy. Am. Anstronomyis the science which teaches the knowledge of the celestial .bodies, their magnitudes, motions, distances/periods of revolution, eclipses, order, ana of the caribes of their various phenomena. 26. Do we ever see the Stars? Am. We do nos. This -assertion seems almost paradoxical. yet it is strictly true. So far are the stars removed from us that We see only the tight they send, but not the surface of ths worlds them sei ves. • 26. What is American Literature? Am. American Literature is that part of English Literature which hasbeen produced cm American soil— The Teaeher>t Guide. TTIli . -