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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Merovingian tradition connected them to the Nazorites?

2. The Moors were prepared to go as far north as what city?

3. How often was the French Journal Officiel published?

4. The beliefs of the authors related to which animal?

5. The letter contained what historical item?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Bible have to say about the tribes of Israel?

2. Explain the evolution of the Holy Grail in the 15th century.

3. Which two tribes were dominant in Israel? What was their relationship to each other?

4. Describe the authors' views on the children of Jesus and Mary.

5. Explain some of von Eschenbach's theories on the Grail.

6. Discuss the connection between Merovee and magic.

7. Give some examples of why some historians believe Jesus was affluent.

8. Describe the structure of the Priory of Scion.

9. What is the French Journal Officiel?

10. Name at least two clues followed by the authors in connecting Jesus to the Merovingians.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Given the information in the book, where do you think the Holy Grail is today? Does it exist? Did it ever exist? Do you think that the Grail is a vessel or a reference to Jesus' bloodline? Examine how either answer would affect Christianity as a whole.

Essay Topic 2

Describe in detail the discoveries made by Sauniere. Where were the discoveries made? Why were they significant? Who did Sauniere turn to for advice? What was the advice? What happened to Sauniere following his return to the parish?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the dissolution of the Knights Templar. Compare it to the dissolution of the Priory of Scion. Could either still exist? Explain.

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