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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 role did de Bouillon assume?

2. What was the person's surname?

3. What is another term for "Unorthodox religious beliefs?"

4. Some of the work had been traced to which group?

5. According to the author, which is not mentioned in the primary collection?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Gérard de Seded supposedly gather information published in his novel?

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

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

5. Explain the connection to Pope John XXIII.

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

7. Describe briefly the works regarding the founding of the Knights Templar.

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

9. What else was discovered by Sauniere?

10. What are the Rosicrucian Manifestos?

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

Explain in detail your opinion on the Holy Grail. What is the Holy Grail? Does it still exist? Did it ever exist? What is its importance? What would it mean to the world if the Holy Grail was discovered and revealed?

Essay Topic 3

One of the major disputes in tracing the bloodline of Jesus is the possible marriage. Why is this unsubstantiated fact such an issue? Which groups believe Jesus was married? Why? What is the point of view of the opposition?

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