Pre-Christian
Who were the men and women who led early Irish people in the island's native, pre-Christian religion?
The Druids
Did monks ever go to mass?
Yes, around 2 to 3 times each day.
Where was the Book of Kells finished?
Who are the mystical beings that the pagans believe inhabit Ireland?
The Fairies (Tuatha Dé Danann)
OR
Aos Sí "people of the mounds"
Where did Monks typically call home?
Where did they live?
Why was the Book brought from Scotland to Ireland?
It was safer from Viking attacks
Which Saint is said to have brought Christianity to Ireland?
Saint Patrick
Where did Nuns typically live?
A Nunnery or Abbey
Where in Scotland was the Book of Kells started?
The Abbey of Iona
Where was Saint Patrick most likely born?
Wales
Name three jobs that monks could have been tasked with in their lives at the monastery
Farmer
Scribe (Including Illuminator)
Stonemason
Builder
Woodcarver
What is one source of ink that the monks used?
Juice from crushed apples
Pigment from crushed flowers
Juice from berries
Which Pagan goddess may have inspired the story of Saint Brigid?
The Goddess Brigid
Which room in the monastery was the place to write and copy books?
(The monks working in here were called SCRIBES)
The Scriptorium
Who is the book dedicated to? (A famous Saint who died)
St. Colmcille or " St. Columba"