early christian ireland (key words) Flashcards
1
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abbess
A
head nun in convent
2
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abbot
A
the head monk in monestry
3
Q
ardagh chalice
A
large cup used for christian ceremonys
4
Q
book of kells
A
illistrated copy of the 4 gospels
5
Q
cell (beehive hut)
A
1 man hut monks sleep in
6
Q
convent
A
series of buildings where nuns lived worked and preyed
7
Q
diocese
A
area controlled by christian bishop
8
Q
filigree
A
weaving silver and gold threads to make a pattern
9
Q
high cross
A
stone cross in monestrys
10
Q
longship
A
viking ship for rought seas and rivers
11
Q
manuscript
A
a book written by hand
12
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missionary
A
person who spreds christianity in foreign
place
13
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oratory
A
a small church
14
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pagan
A
early term used to reffer to christians who woreshiped many gods
15
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monestry
A
series of buildings when monk lived worked and preyed
