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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is considered to be the most important document?
(a) Dead Sea Scrolls.
(b) History of Rennes-le Chateau.
(c) Dossiers Secrets.
(d) Holy Blood, Holy Grail.

2. D'Anjou reportedly influenced which powerful figure?
(a) Euclid.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Cosimo de Medici.
(d) Pope Claudius

3. What group was commonly known as "cross bearing soldiers?"
(a) Knights Templar.
(b) Priory of Scion.
(c) Cathars.
(d) Masons.

4. The Teutonic Knights were often known for which of the following?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Fortitude.
(c) Independence.
(d) Medical knowledge.

5. What was the name of the man who led the monks from Italy?
(a) Orion.
(b) Godfroi.
(c) Baudouin.
(d) Ursus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the compiler's country of origin?

2. Who is credited with writing the third tract?

3. What was the person's surname?

4. What dynasty was dominant in France at that time?

5. Where did the monks originate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the main difference between Godfroi and the other military leaders?

2. Why did the authors begin the book with tales about the Cathars?

3. How was Rene D'Anjou supposedly connected to Joan of Arc?

4. Who was Guillaume de Tyre? For what historical contribution is Guillaume de Tyre well known?

5. Which group of documents turned out to be the most important and what did they contain?

6. What else was discovered by Sauniere?

7. What might have been a reason that Sauniere was assigned to such a small parish?

8. The Knights Templar are often misrepresented by written history. Examine some of the things that are related to the Templars but remain unsubstantiated.

9. In what year and by what method was the history of the Knights Templar released to the public?

10. Name at least two reasons why the Priory of Scion in Orleans angered the Pope and French king.

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