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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. How did the first author die?

2. Which of the following is not associated with the Holy Grail?

3. What group actively protested Roman rule?

4. What school did the prince attend?

5. Which of the following was not changed due to Jesus' death?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which author produced one of the first genuine Grail romances? When was it produced?

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

3. Explain some of the items that were found in Childric I's tomb.

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

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

6. What were the early references to the Holy Grail and how did they differ from later theories?

7. Briefly describe the origin of the Merovingian dynasty.

8. Who were the Essenes and how were they tied to the crucifixion?

9. Describe the structure of the Priory of Scion.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who were the Gnostics? What were the Gnostic Gospels? Examine the beliefs and teachings of the Gnostics and how the addition of the Gnostic Gospels may have changed the Bible. How do the Gnostic Gospels affect the history of or search for the Holy Grail?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the Priory of Scion to the Roman Catholic Church in the 12th and 13th centuries.

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