Since the middle of the 19th century, Masonic historians have sought the origins of the movement in a series of similar documents known as the Old Charges, dating from the Regius Poem in about 1425 to the beginning of the 18th century. Alluding to the membership of a lodge of operative masons, they relate a mythologised history of the craft, the duties of its grades, and the manner in which oaths of fidelity are to be taken on joining. The fifteenth century also sees the first evidence of ceremonial regalia. COUNT 10
QSN1 When did ceremonial regalia first appear in the Masonic culture? ANS1 The fifteenth century QSN2 How long have historians been seeking information about the Masonic movement? ANS2 middle of the 19th century QSN3 What kind of an oath do Masons take when they join? ANS3 fidelity QSN4 What is the oldest written document about Freemasonary? ANS4 Regius Poem QSN5 When was the Regius Poem written? ANS5 1425 QSN6 When did Masonic historians star seeking the origins of the Masonic Movement? ANS6 middle of the 19th century QSN7 What are the old Masonic document referred as? ANS7 Old Charges QSN8 The Old Charges are dated from when to when? ANS8 about 1425 to the beginning of the 18th century QSN9 The fifteenth century also shows evidence of what in Masonic history? ANS9 ceremonial regalia. QSN10 The duties of its grades is an example of what historic documents? ANS10 Old Charges