Chapter 4- Terms Flashcards
1
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Oratory
A
A small rectangular church monks prayed in daily.
2
Q
Beehive huts
A
Small stone huts where each monk lived.
3
Q
Round tower
A
Tall towers built in Irish monasteries used for storage or as places of refuge during raids.
4
Q
The book of Kells
A
Famous Irish manuscript produced by monks.
5
Q
Filigree work
A
The art of twisting and weaving gold wire.
6
Q
High crosses
A
Decorative crosses made by the monks.
7
Q
Abbot
A
The monk in charge of the monastery
8
Q
Scriptorium
A
A special room in a monastery where manuscripts were copied.
