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The most important point about the monks is that they were literate. They preserved culture by writing it down. Therefore there were written records of what the Irish knew of medicine and technology, as well as the law and literature, despite the best efforts of the English to destroy Irish culture.
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How did the monks preserve ancient culture?
They had manuscripts :D
What do Irish monks wear?
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What was Irish dancing originally used for?
to express Irish culture
How old is Irish culture?
Irish Culture predates the Roman Conquest of Britannia in the first and second centuries CE.
How did the Irish Immigrants influence the culture of Texas?
they carried on there culture from were they came.
How did Charlemagne and Irish monks help preserve ancient knowledge?
they wanted to
How did the monks preserve ancient culture?
They had manuscripts :D
Where did Irish monks live?
Irish monks did and do live in Ireland in a Monastery.
Who began Icelandic settlement?
Irish monks is correct....many areas of Iceland still have Gaelic names from their Irish settlers. Iceland was then settled by the Norse....who used part of their ships from their homes, as there are no native trees, mixed with sod sides and roof. Eric the Red was the person accredited for having discovered Iceland....however Irish monks were already there since the 18th century. The culture is very Norse as is the language
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The Irish monks are most famous for their decorations in?
Manuscripts.
Who invented spaces in-between words?
irish monks
Which German city was founded by Irish monks?
MUNICH
Did monks develop writing?
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What were the monks' role in medieval Europe?
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Why do members of society seek to preserve culture?
how do members of society seek to preserve culture
