Development and Characteristics of ‘Irish Christianity’ (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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During which centuries did Irish Christianity develop its distinctive characteristics?
During which centuries did Irish Christianity develop its distinctive characteristics?
5th-12th centuries
Irish Christianity emerged when Roman Christian traditions merged with what other practices?
Irish Christianity emerged when Roman Christian traditions merged with what other practices?
Celtic cultural & spiritual practices
Why did monasteries become the primary centres of religious life in Ireland?
Why did monasteries become the primary centres of religious life in Ireland?
Ireland lacked Roman cities
In which year did St Columba establish the famous monastery of Iona in Scotland?
In which year did St Columba establish the famous monastery of Iona in Scotland?
563 CE
Which saint founded Clonmacnoise around 544 CE?
Which saint founded Clonmacnoise around 544 CE?
St Ciarán
What prestigious Latin title did Ireland earn due to its monastic achievements?
What prestigious Latin title did Ireland earn due to its monastic achievements?
Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum
What were scriptoria in Irish monasteries?
What were scriptoria in Irish monasteries?
Places where manuscripts were copied
Which famous chalice is mentioned as an example of Irish monastic metalwork?
Which famous chalice is mentioned as an example of Irish monastic metalwork?
Ardagh Chalice
In which year was the Synod of Whitby held?
In which year was the Synod of Whitby held?
664 CE
What was the main practical issue debated at the Synod of Whitby?
What was the main practical issue debated at the Synod of Whitby?
Easter calculation methods
Who defended the Irish position at the Synod of Whitby?
Who defended the Irish position at the Synod of Whitby?
Bishop Colman of Lindisfarne
Which position did King Oswiu adopt at the Synod of Whitby?
Which position did King Oswiu adopt at the Synod of Whitby?
Roman customs
In Irish Christianity's structure, who frequently held more authority than bishops?
In Irish Christianity's structure, who frequently held more authority than bishops?
Abbots
Which Irish missionary established Luxeuil in Gaul and Bobbio in Italy?
Which Irish missionary established Luxeuil in Gaul and Bobbio in Italy?
St Columbanus
How did Irish monks wear their distinctive tonsure?
How did Irish monks wear their distinctive tonsure?
Shaved front from ear to ear