Early Christian Ireland (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year did Palladius arrive in Ireland, marking the earliest official source of Christianity?
In which year did Palladius arrive in Ireland, marking the earliest official source of Christianity?
AD 431
During which period did St. Patrick work in Ireland converting the pagan Celts to Christianity?
During which period did St. Patrick work in Ireland converting the pagan Celts to Christianity?
AD 432-461
What was the name of the earliest known Irish monastery?
What was the name of the earliest known Irish monastery?
Inis Mór
Around which year did St. Enda found the monastery at Inis Mór?
Around which year did St. Enda found the monastery at Inis Mór?
AD 500
What type of dwelling did monks live in at Irish monasteries?
What type of dwelling did monks live in at Irish monasteries?
Beehive huts
What was an oratory used for in an Irish monastery?
What was an oratory used for in an Irish monastery?
Attending Mass or praying
What activity took place in a scriptorium?
What activity took place in a scriptorium?
Manuscripts were copied and illustrated
What two purposes did a round tower serve in Irish monasteries?
What two purposes did a round tower serve in Irish monasteries?
Bell tower and safe place in attacks
What was a refectory in an Irish monastery?
What was a refectory in an Irish monastery?
Where monks ate their meals
What material was the Book of Kells written on?
What material was the Book of Kells written on?
Parchment or vellum
What was the purpose of high crosses in Early Christian Ireland?
What was the purpose of high crosses in Early Christian Ireland?
Teach Bible stories to non-readers
The Ardagh Chalice is an example of which type of Early Christian Irish art?
The Ardagh Chalice is an example of which type of Early Christian Irish art?
Metalwork