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1 The Irish Fight for Independence
This quiz contains ten questions centred around the key figures in the struggle for increased Irish rights and independence in the period 1801-1921.
Average
10 Q
doublemm
Jul 08 09
1038 plays
2 A Walk around Derry's Walls
Ireland's fourth largest city has played a significant role in the divided history of Ireland between Catholic nationalism, the British government and Protestant unionism. Even the name of the city itself is contested.
Average
10 Q
dsimpy
Mar 29 10
285 plays
3 Wild Irish Women
This is a quiz about women throughout Irish history, from prehistoric times right up to the twentieth century. Enjoy!
Difficult
10 Q
belleepoque
May 09 03
2007 plays
4 1913 Dublin Strike and Lockout
I am doing my Leaving Certificate History exam in three days and while revising I decided to create a quiz on one of the Case Studies: 1913 Dublin Strike and Lockout. I hope you will enjoy it.
Difficult
10 Q
juliaakamumu
Jun 10 07
606 plays
5 An Gorta Mor , the Terrible Irish Famine
The famine years of 1845-1849, altered forever not only my country, Ireland, but impacted on all English speaking countries. How much do you know about these tragic years?
Tough
20 Q
Fiachra
Jul 22 03
2196 plays
6 20th Century Ireland by Decade
There are ten questions in this quiz, one for each decade of Irish 20th century history. Enjoy, my friends.
Average
10 Q
papasmurf13
Mar 21 09
1065 plays
7 The Easter Uprising/Rebellion, 1916
This quiz is on the failed uprising in Dublin, Ireland, at Easter 1916. Some questions refer to Patrick Pearse, who is also known as Padraig Pearse and his Irish name, Padraig Anrai Mac Piarais.
Tough
10 Q
andy_1234
Jul 08 05
1437 plays
8 History of Ireland
This quiz (mostly) covers Irish history from 1690 to the inception of the Irish Republic.
Average
10 Q
kevinatilusa
Apr 13 02
5139 plays
9 Ireland: From Treaty to Civil War
The Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921 was at least partly responsible for the civil war which followed in 1922. Here we examine the events dating from the treaty in the build up to the civil war.
Difficult
10 Q
yavemiel
Jul 16 09
429 plays
10 Irish History
This is a quiz about various events and people in Irish history.
Difficult
10 Q
trendy88
Jun 26 08
1308 plays
11 The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Team quiz by Comedy of Errors
Ireland, like every country, has had defining moments in its history. Some of these moments have been good and some not so good. This is a quiz that will test your knowledge of Irish history.
Tough
10 Q
dolano
Apr 03 11
402 plays
12 Irish History: Who Am I?
A quiz about famous Irish figures in history. I will give you three facts about each figure and you must then decide about whom I am speaking. Enjoy.
Tough
10 Q
trendy88
Jun 28 08
1056 plays
13 Ireland and Independence 1914 -1921
This is a quiz on the personalities who shaped the whole island of Ireland during those turbulent years.
Average
10 Q
Fiachra
Dec 08 03
2409 plays
14 Early History of the GAA (1884-1891)
The early history of the GAA was one of the Case Studies on my Leaving Certificate course. Fortunately for me it came up on the exam and I did really well. So I decided to create a quiz on this topic. Hope you will find it interesting and don't forget to
Difficult
10 Q
juliaakamumu
Jun 14 07
477 plays
15 Irish History
This quiz consists of 10 tricky questions about the history of the Emerald Isle, ranging from the 17th Century to the 21st.
Average
10 Q
dcfc3cfc2
Apr 16 01
4641 plays
16 Irish History
Just a short few questions on Irish history.
Difficult
10 Q
lowery
Apr 18 00
3918 plays
17 Ya say you want a revolution ...
Ireland and revolution have a long history together here are a few questions about their leaders.
Average
10 Q
fenian1213
Mar 28 11
273 plays
This is category 2792
Last Updated Mar 16 13 9:08 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* The Easter rising of 1916 began on what day?
* Oscar Traynor led a unique ambush during the War of Independence. Why was it unique?
* Marie Antoinette planned to escape to what Irish town during the French revolution?
* Who wrote the 'Black Diaries'?
* The Treaty Stone is located in which Irish city?


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