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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 king is thought to have traveled the same way?

2. What type of literature was widely disdained?

3. What Gospel suggested Joseph of Aremathea was a friend of Pontius Pilate?

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

5. According to the authors, what is true date of Jesus' birthday?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the origin of the Merovingian dynasty.

2. Why was the involvement of Pontius Pilate questionable?

3. Discuss the connection between Merovee and magic.

4. What is the French Journal Officiel?

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

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

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

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

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

10. When Plantard was finally located, what condition did he place on information regarding the Priory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the difficulties involved with authorship of the Secret Dossiers and various pieces of genealogy. Explain what historians and researchers were able to substantiate and what was left to theory. How did each affect the search for the Holy Grail?

Essay Topic 3

Describe in detail the discoveries made by Sauniere. Where were the discoveries made? Why were they significant? Who did Sauniere turn to for advice? What was the advice? What happened to Sauniere following his return to the parish?

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