Early Christian Ireland

Question 1

Describe the cause of Early Christian Ireland

Answer 1

The fall of the Roman Empire, Europe entered the dark ages and monks travelled to spread Christianity, it became known as the golden ages.

Question 2

How many times do monies pray a day and when?

Answer 2

8 times a day, always in the morning and evening.

Question 3

Name 2 buildings.

Answer 3

Beehive huts.
Scriptorium.

Question 4

Describe the scriptorium.

Answer 4

Monks would write manuscripts using ink and quill.

Question 5

What were some activities monks had to do?

Answer 5

Farming
Praying
Bible study
Crafting
Writting manuscripts
Spreading Christianity

Question 6

Describe the Book of Kells.

Answer 6

Written 800AD.
Tells stories of Four Gospels.
Celtic patterns.
Vivid colours.
In Trinity College Dublin.

Question 7

Describe the Ardagh Chalice.

Answer 7

Made 8th century.
Celtic designs.
Made using silver, gold, amber and coloured glass.

Question 8

What were the consequences of Early Christian Ireland?

Answer 8

People learned to read and write.
Spread of Christianity.