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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. Historians have been unable to successfully link Jesus to what sect?

2. The Holy Grail originally revolved around which of the following?

3. What school did the prince attend?

4. What king is thought to have traveled the same way?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why was the involvement of Pontius Pilate questionable?

3. Give two examples of controversial text included in the Gnostic writings.

4. What is the French Journal Officiel?

5. How did the authors trace the seed of David?

6. Who was Mani? What part did Mani play in the religious arena?

7. Who was Abbe Ducaud-Bourget? What was the Abbe's relationship to the Pope?

8. Discuss at least two theories about the history of the Merovingians.

9. What was one of the most important reasons Jesus' life was edited in the scriptures?

10. Briefly describe the origin of the Merovingian dynasty.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the importance of the discoveries at Rennes-le-Chateau. Which was the most significant? Do you feel Sauniere acted in a manner fitting his position? Explain. What were the reactions of Sauniere's superiors? How did the reactions affect the search for the Holy Grail?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the process by which certain books were included in the Bible. Who made the decisions? What were the criteria? According to the authors, who was responsible for the largest number of alterations to the book and its text? What do modern historians and theologians say about the process and its effects?

Essay Topic 3

One issue with the Gospels and other books in the Bible is questionable and untraceable authorship. What are the facts and theories surrounding the Gospels and their authorship? Who wrote the Gospels? Who wrote the other books of the Bible? Do you feel the information is accurate? Explain.

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