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Norn Iron Trivia Quiz

Northern Ireland, or 'Norn Iron' as it is colloquially referred, has made international news for decades. How much do you know about the smallest country in the UK?

A multiple-choice quiz by jej. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jej

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,446

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1265

Last 3 plays: Guest 137 (10/10), Guest 73 (3/10), silvester (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland. On what river is it situated? Hint

River Bann

River Erne

River Foyle

River Lagan

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1912, the Titanic sailed on her maiden voyage from Southampton, after being built at Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast. Two cranes from this shipyard dominate the Belfast skyline; what are their names? Hint

Samson & Goliath

Samson & Delilah

David & Goliath

Titanic & Olympic

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Northern Ireland Assembly was suspended in 2002 by Secretary of State, John Reid. After fresh elections and political agreement, it resumed functioning in 2007. What is the name of the building in which the Assembly meets? Hint

Stormont

Belfast Castle

Belfast City Hall

Hillsborough Castle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Two towns were awarded city status in Northern Ireland to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. What towns were they? Hint

Lisburn & Newry

Ballymena & Newry

Ballymena & Lisburn

Craigavon & Ballymena

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Giant's Causeway is a famous landmark of Northern Ireland. Which igneous rock formed it? Hint

Granite

Basalt

Limestone

Slate

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Question 6 of 10

6. Near the Giant's Causeway is a town on the River Bush. This town contains what is claimed to be the world's oldest whiskey distillery. What is it? Hint

Glenlivet

Portrush

Chivas Regal

Bushmills

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Question 7 of 10

7. Northern Ireland contains six counties. Which is the only county not to touch Lough Neagh? Hint

Down

Londonderry

Armagh

Fermanagh

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the highest peak of Northern Ireland? Hint

Slieve Donard

Slieve Binnian

Sawel

Slieve Croob

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name given to a former prison in Northern Ireland, the proposed site for a national stadium, museum and agricultural showgrounds? Hint

Maze

Magilligan

Maghaberry

Spiral

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, in which city would I stand on the Craigavon Bridge on the River Foyle, walk along the historic walls and visit Guildhall? Hint

Craigavon

Londonderry

Belfast

Armagh

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland. On what river is it situated?

Answer: River Lagan

The River Lagan divides the counties of Antrim and Down at several points, flowing from Slieve Croob in the Dromara Hills through Dromore, Lisburn and finally Belfast where it flows into Belfast Lough.

Answer: Samson & Goliath

The Titanic sailed from Belfast to Southampton, carrying only crew and technical staff. The ship collected its first passengers at Southampton, later voyaging to Cherbourg, Queenstown, but never arriving in New York.

Answer: Stormont

City Hall is the headquarters of Belfast City Council; Belfast Castle is a tourist attraction overlooking the city and Hillsborough is the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the official residence for the Queen when she visits the province.

4. Two towns were awarded city status in Northern Ireland to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002. What towns were they?

Answer: Lisburn & Newry

Even though only one of the contenders was supposed to receive city status, two did in Northern Ireland - this did not happen in England, Wales or Scotland.

5. The Giant's Causeway is a famous landmark of Northern Ireland. Which igneous rock formed it?

Answer: Basalt

When a fissure eruption occurred on the Antrim Plateau, hot lava ran down towards the sea. When it reached the sea, it cooled rapidly to form regular-shaper columns, each being between five and eight sided.

6. Near the Giant's Causeway is a town on the River Bush. This town contains what is claimed to be the world's oldest whiskey distillery. What is it?

Answer: Bushmills

The Bushmills distillery (and Irish whiskey generally) claims to produce the world's finest whiskey - it is distilled three times; Scottish is distilled twice and American only once.

7. Northern Ireland contains six counties. Which is the only county not to touch Lough Neagh?

Answer: Fermanagh

Lough Neagh is the largest freshwater lake (by surface area) in the British Isles and lies slightly to the East of Northern Ireland. Fermanagh contains two large lakes (loughs) of its own - Upper and Lower Lough Erne.

8. What is the highest peak of Northern Ireland?

Answer: Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard is a famous mountain within the Mourne range in County Down. It stands at 849 metres, and beside it lies the tourist town of Newcastle.

9. What is the name given to a former prison in Northern Ireland, the proposed site for a national stadium, museum and agricultural showgrounds?

Answer: Maze

The Maze Prison is situated a few miles away from Lisburn. The proposed national stadium is not supported by all; some would prefer it to be located in Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland.

10. Finally, in which city would I stand on the Craigavon Bridge on the River Foyle, walk along the historic walls and visit Guildhall?

Answer: Londonderry

Londonderry (or Derry) was named after the UK capital when the guilds from London occupied it. The city is famous for the Siege of Derry before the Battle of the Boyne.

Source: Author jej

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