WorksheetsEarly Christian Ireland
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When did the Celts first come to Ireland?
200bc
300bc
400bc
500bc
True or False : A tonsure was a haircut for monks, similar to a modern-day mullet.
True
False
What was a habit?
shoes worn by monks
long tunic work by monks
something you do every day
True or false : Confessio is a secondary source.
True
False
For how many years was Patrick kept a slave?
3
5
7
6
Was St Patrick always religious?
Yes
No
Where was St. Patrick born?
Wales
Ireland
How tall were round towers?
10-20m
25-40m
40-60m
How tall were round towers?
10-20m
25-40m
40-60m
True or false : the windows on round towers are higher off the ground for defence reasons.
True
False
True or false : Round towers had 3 windows.
True
False
How many times a day did monks pray?
6
7
8
9
True or false : Monks followed the rules of St Columbanus
True
False
What was Ogham?
A type of alphabet
A type of art
What is vellum?
Calfskin
Sheepskin
True or false : High crosses depicted scenes from the Bible for those who could not read.
True
False
True or False : St Columcille founded a monastery in France
True
False
What was filigree?
A type of food
A method of painting
Intricate gold wiring in metalwork
What occurred in the 'scriptorium' in Monasteries?
Eating
Praying
Copying manuscripts
Caring for the sick
What was the contribution of Christianity to Irish society?
