The Celts
Where did the Celts arrive in Ireland from?
Europe
Where was St. Patrick originally from?
Wales
Why did monks want to live in monasteries?
To devote their lives to God.
Where were the vikings originally from?
Scandinavia
What do you call a monk who writes?
Scribe
Who were the Celtic priests?
Druids
What happened to St. Patrick when he was young?
He was kidnapped and taken to Ireland as a slave.
What defenses did monasteries have?
Round towers
Why were the Vikings effective travellers?
Strong, well-built ships
Name a famous piece of Irish metalwork.
Ardagh Chalice
What did the Celtic religion/culture focus on?
Nature
What happened later in St. Patrick's life?
He escaped and returned to Ireland to spread Christianity.
Where did monks eat their meals?
Refectory
Why did the Vikings like raiding Ireland?
No defenses and lots of riches.
What were Viking encampments called?
Longphorts
What was the name of the writing system developed by the Celts?
ogham
Why was St. Patrick an effective evangelist?
He understood the Irish language and culture.
Where did monks go to hear mass?
Oratory
What was the furthest point Vikings reached and settled?
Canada/Newfoundland
What do you call the golden decoartion irish monks would often use in their manuscripts?
Filigree
What did the Celts use their writing system for mainly?
Gravestone inscriptions
What was the name of the text we have that St. Patrick wrote?
Confessio
Name the three artistic skills that monks developed.
Illuminated manuscripts, metalwork and high crosses
What happened to the Vikings in Ireland?
They were absorbed into Irish culture and society.
What was the name of the first Christian to travel to Ireland and try to spread Christianity (not very successfully?)
Palladius