history Flashcards
What is the primary religion that spread in Ireland during the early Christian period?
Christianity
Who is considered the most significant missionary in early Christian Ireland?
Saint Patrick
True or False: Early Christian Ireland was characterized by a strong monastic tradition.
True
Fill in the blank: The arrival of Christianity in Ireland is traditionally dated to the _____ century.
5th
What was the role of monasteries in early Christian Ireland?
They served as centers of learning, culture, and religious life.
Which Irish saint is known for establishing the monastic site at Glendalough?
Saint Kevin
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of early Christian art in Ireland? (A) Manuscript illumination (B) Stone crosses (C) Oil painting (D) Metalwork
C) Oil painting
What is the term for the Irish Christian communities that were often self-sufficient and independent?
Cloisters
True or False: The Celtic Church was fully aligned with the Roman Church during the early Christian period.
False
Who was the first recorded bishop of Ireland?
Saint Patrick
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant text produced in early Christian Ireland, known for its intricate designs.
Book of Kells
What was the significance of the Synod of Whitby in 664?
It was a meeting that decided the alignment of the Irish Church with Roman practices.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major influence on the development of early Christian Ireland? (A) Viking invasions (B) Roman occupation (C) Greek philosophy (D) Celtic polytheism
A) Viking invasions
What was the primary language of the early Christian texts produced in Ireland?
Latin
True or False: The early Christian period in Ireland saw the establishment of universities.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a prominent type of structure built by early Christians in Ireland, often used for prayer and meditation.
Round tower
What were the primary sources of conflict between the Celtic Church and the Roman Church?
Differences in practices and calendar calculations.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a significant feature of early Christian Irish churches? (A) Domed roofs (B) Longitudinal plans (C) Large stained glass windows (D) Gothic arches
B) Longitudinal plans
Who were the Druidic priests?
They were the religious leaders of pre-Christian Celtic society in Ireland.
What is the significance of the term ‘peregrinatio’ in early Christian Ireland?
It refers to the practice of wandering or pilgrimaging for spiritual growth.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a major center of learning in early Christian Ireland, founded by Saint Columba.
Monastery of Iona
True or False: Early Christian Ireland was isolated from the rest of Europe.
False
What is the significance of the ‘Celtic Cross’?
It symbolizes the fusion of Christian and Celtic beliefs.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a common practice in early Christian Irish monasticism? (A) Asceticism (B) Polygamy (C) Sacrificial offerings (D) Pilgrimages to Jerusalem
A) Asceticism
What role did women play in early Christian Ireland?
Women could hold positions of influence, including abbesses and patrons of monasteries.
