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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 Gospel suggested Joseph of Aremathea was a friend of Pontius Pilate?

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

3. What was the name of the king's son?

4. What area of France had a large Jewish population?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Name at least two clues followed by the authors in connecting Jesus to the Merovingians.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compare and contrast proven historical fact against the information provided in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. Discuss possible discrepancies in each.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

One theory is that Jesus' children escaped to France to avoid persecution. Examine this theory. Why would the children have been persecuted? By whom? Why did they choose France? Did Jesus or Mary also go to France? Did other family members go with the children? How many people supposedly fled?

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