Secrets of the Masons Online Worksheet (70 points)

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Session/Area #1: Symbols of the Masons (10 points)

Pre-Reading: Explain what you think each symbol is and what it means

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Post-Reading: After Reading the section, “What the Symbols Mean,” please give me the name and brief description of each symbol.

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Session/Area #2: The Mason’s Main Man (7 points)

Please Read the Article in front of you and answer the questions below.

  1. What is the name of the Mason’s Main Man? ______
  1. What was his purpose for going to Jerusalem?
  1. This man was a skilled ______, according to King Hiram of Tyre.
  1. In the Bible his name was ______, but according to the Freemason’s Old Charges, his name changed to ______.
  1. According to the Old Charges, he actually played a bigger role than in the Bible. What was his role according to the Old Charges?
  1. According to legend, why was Abiff murdered?
  1. What two things must be done for a person to be elevated to the Third or Master Mason?

Session 3/Area 3: Video on Masons (6 points)

Video #1: Freemason Symbols and Secrets Part 2

  1. What two symbols are on the back of the 1-dollar bill?
  1. Who was the only Freemason on one of the three committee’s for the making of the dollar bill? ______
  1. According to the video, why could the Freemason’s not have had anything to do with the symbols on the back of the 1-dollar bill?
  1. Are there any hidden signs or symbols in the world from the Freemason’s?
  1. What are the rituals used for in the according to the video?
  1. What was the video’s view on the book, “The Lost Symbol.”

Video #2: Freemasons and Symbols Part 1 (5 points)

  1. Freemasonry is not a cult because they are said to practice ______.
  1. Freemasons allow people of any ______to join their organization.
  1. A person who joined the Mason’s because he wanted to gain insight into the world’s secrets and leaders would be happy and continue in the organization. True False
  1. What famous Mason is mentioned in the video? ______

Session 4/Area 4: Secrets of the Mason’s Article (10 points)

Please read the dissected parts of the article and answer the questions below.

  1. The Freemasons communicates its teachings through a series of ritual dramas called ______.
  1. What is the basic unit of a Masonic organization? ______
  1. What is the official governing body in Freemasonry? ______
  1. What are the three degrees of Masonry?
  1. What are the three fundamental moral principles of the Freemasons?
  1. Many non-Masons have this unfortunate misconception and misunderstanding about the Freemason Society?
  1. Masons conduct their meetings in secret and do not divulge the secrets of the order. What is the reason for this?
  2. Masons will invite non-Masons to be a part of their organization? True or False
  1. In the Middle Ages, the ______lodge was a shed on the building site where the craftsman could work, rest, organize their activities and sleep.
  1. When is the first time we can observe with certainty about Freemason activity?

Online Article Assignment (32 points)

Please read the three online articles found on my website and give me 5 interesting facts from each article that you did not know or have not learned about.

  1. Freemasons-Time Magazine
  1. Inside the Masons- U.S. News
  1. BBC New- Would you want to be a Freemason?