Early Christian Ireland
Book of Kells
Monk at Work in the Scriptorium
Beehive Huts, Co. Kerry
Gallurus Oratory, Co. Kerry |
Ardagh Chalice
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Homework: Pick one of the High Crosses in the link above and do a fact file on it.
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Quiz 1
- What religion was common in Ireland before Christianity?
- Who brought Christianity to Ireland.
- During what period of time did St. Patrick come to Ireland?
- Who did St. Patrick write a letter to and what did it say? (2)
- What was St. Patrick's famous book called?
- What was the name given to monks who lived in complete isolation?
- Clonard, Kells and Monasterboice are all examples of what?
- The round tower was used for what 2 purposes? (2)
- What is the name given to the small cells that monks slept in?
- What monastic site was used in the Star Wars films?
- What was the refectory?
- Where did monks write their manuscripts?
- What did they use to create these manuscripts? (3)
- What is the oldest surviving manuscript in Ireland. What century does it date back to? (2)
- What is "filigree"? Who used it? (2)
- Name a high cross you have studied. How tall was it? (2)
- Where did St. Gall spread Christianity to?
- The spread of Christianity across Europe in the 6th, 7th and 8th century is known as what?
- Who heard of the treasures in Ireland and came to raid them. When and where did they 1st attack? (3)
- In 1922, what percentage of the new "Free State" was Catholic?
- What 3 types of institutions were run by priests and nuns? (3)
- Why would someone be sent to a Magdalene laundry? (2)
- What decree in 1908, stated that babies from mixed marriages must be raised Catholic?