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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. Why did the follower supposedly convert to Christianity?

2. What scrolls are seen as definitive history rather than theology?

3. Where did the most important tribe go into Exile?

4. What was one of the most sacred symbols for the Merovingians?

5. What was the time period of Pontius Pilate's reign?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Benjamites after the war with the Levite?

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

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

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

5. Name some of the guidelines of crucifixion that were not followed in the crucifixion of Jesus.

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

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

8. Who were the Arians? What was this group's point of view?

9. What does the Bible have to say about the tribes of Israel?

10. Who was King Belus? What was his relationship to the Benjamites?

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

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 3

Examine the founding, purpose, methods, and duties of the Priory of Scion as it relates to the Holy Grail and the Church at large.

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