The Iron Age
Iron Age Timeline?
500BC - 400AD
First official source of Christianity in Ireland is 431AD. Who was it?
A Bishop named Palladius
What was a manuscript?
A book written by hand, often in Latin on sheepskin or calfskin.
Where did Vikings come from?
Scandinavia. Denmark, Sweden, Norway
Who were the spiritual leaders before priests?
Druids
Name a Pagan festival that became absorbed into Christianity.
Samhain - Halloween
La Téne style came from where?
Switzerland
St. Columbanus is credited with founding several monasteries abroad. Where is one of the two most famous?
Luxeuil - France
Bobbio - Italy
What were Pagans?
People who worshipped more than one God, Often with a focus on Nature
What is a scriptorium?
A room where manuscripts were copied by hand and illustrated by scribes.
What is a High Cross
A free standing cross with elaborate carvings. Usually showing biblical scenes.
The books of Kells is thought to have come from which Monastery?
Iona, founded by St. Colmcille
The Celts cremated their dead. What did they mark the graves with?
Ogham Stones
When did St. Patrick return to Ireland and what distinguishes him from the Bishop that preceded him?
432 AD, he chose to convert people to Christianity.
Name one of the three most famous pieces of metalwork.
Ardagh Chalice, Bell of St. Patrick, Cross of Cong
The Vikings founded many towns. Name all three of the most famous ones cited in the textbook.
Dublin, Waterford, Limerick
Who were the Aos Dána
Societal group below the king made up of warriors, poets, judges, druids and musicians. All people with special skills.
Inis Mór was founded by who, when, and where?
St. Edna, 500AD, Aran islands
Name one of the two most famous High Crosses and state where it is.
Cross of the scriptures - Clonmacnoise
Muirdeach's cross - Monasterboice
What year was the first recorded Viking attack in Ireland
795