History- Early Christian Ireland

Early Christian Ireland

When did Early Christian Ireland come to Ireland?

Early Christian Ireland began around 500-300 BC

Where did the Celts come from?

The Celts originated from Central Europe, particularly the area that is now Austria and parts of France and Germany.

Ireland was divided into many ________, each ruled by a _____ . Under them were ____ _____

kingdoms (tuath), king (rí), warriors, poets and musicians (aos dána)

Explain the term ‘pagan’

Pagan means to warship various gods

The celts culture was called what?

Pagan

Explain the term druid

a druid is a spiritual figure similar to priests in pre-Christian Celtic Ireland.

Where did the Celts bury their dead?

in a cist grave often marked with ogham stones

how old was st partick when he escaped ireland

16

where did monks live?

in a monastery

explain the term monk

a monk is a man who dedicates themselves to a religious order and to life in a monastery.

where did nuns live

In a convent

what was the first Irish monastery called?

Inis Mór at around 500 AD

Name 3 monasteries

St Colmcille in Derry, St Brendan in Clonfert and St Ciarán in Clonmacnoise

Explain the term beehive hut

A beehive hut was a small hut shaped like a beehive where monks slept

Explain the term Oratory

A church made of wood or stone where monks atteneded Mass or prayed

Explain the term scriptorium

A room where manuscripts were copied by hand and illustrated by scribes

Explain the term Refectory

A refectory is where the monks ate their meals

Explain the term round tower

A bell tower and safe place for people and treasures if the monastery came under attack.

Explain the term Guesthouse

For travellers and visiting tradespeople