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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. Which of the following was not among the Cathars' beliefs?
2. What city was supposedly the base for the Priory?
3. Where did the monks originate?
4. What was the person's surname?
5. Which of the following was not among the sites of interest listed?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what year and by what method was the history of the Knights Templar released to the public?
2. What might have been a reason that Sauniere was assigned to such a small parish?
3. Briefly describe the discovery of the parchments.
4. Briefly describe the beliefs of the Albigensian and Cathar sects.
5. The Knights Templar are often misrepresented by written history. Examine some of the things that are related to the Templars but remain unsubstantiated.
6. Explain the connection to Pope John XXIII.
7. How did Gérard de Seded supposedly gather information published in his novel?
8. Which group of documents turned out to be the most important and what did they contain?
9. Who supposedly instigated the Crusades?
10. What was the main difference between Godfroi and the other military leaders?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast proven historical fact against the information provided in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. Discuss possible discrepancies in each.
Essay Topic 2
Examine the founding, purpose, methods, and duties of the Knights Templar as it relates to the Holy Grail and the Church at large.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how the entire concept of Christianity would change if it was discovered that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene. How would it change if it was discovered that the couple had children? How could it be proven? Why do many historians and theologians refuse to believe that Jesus was not married? How would Jesus' relationship with Mary Magdalene have affected his influence on the followers?
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