Early Christian Ireland

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What tribe of people were present before Christianity?

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Celts

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Who was the first missionary to come to Ireland?

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Palladius

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Monasteries were self-sufficient. This meant that they were able to:

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provide for themselves through crops, cows and farming

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Was St Patrick a shepherd?

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Yes, he was for 6 years.

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What was the name of a Monk’s shaved head?

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Tonsure

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An area like a village in which monks lived was called a...

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Monastery

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Where did Monks sleep and pray?

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Beehive hut

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What were round towers used for?

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Protect monks and their treasures during attack

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How did High Crosses help spread the story of Christianity?

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It had carvings of the story of Christ

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What did the monks leave behind? (Physical)

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Manuscripts, metal work and high crosses