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Quiz about 20th Century Ireland by Decade
Quiz about 20th Century Ireland by Decade

20th Century Ireland by Decade Quiz


There are ten questions in this quiz, one for each decade of Irish 20th century history. Enjoy, my friends.

A multiple-choice quiz by papasmurf13. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
papasmurf13
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
307,017
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1597
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (6/10), Guest 80 (7/10), Guest 65 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. John Redmond became the leader of which reunited political party in 1900? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In what year did the Easter Rising occur in Ireland? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What political party was founded on 23rd March 1926? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who became the first president of Ireland on the 25th of June, 1938? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What famous rock icon was born on 20 August, 1949? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The famous Irish writer, Roddy Doyle was born on the 8th of May, 1958. Which of these Roddy Doyle books was made into a film? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What long running television chat show was first broadcast on 6 July 1962, with Gay Byrne as the presenter? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. On 1 January, 1973, Ireland joined the European Economic Community (a predecessor of the European Union). What other two nations joined on the same day? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In football, Ireland qualified for a major finals in 1988 for the first time. They beat England 1-0 in a group game. Who scored the winning goal? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. April 10th, 1998 is a very significant date in Irish history. What document was signed on this day? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. John Redmond became the leader of which reunited political party in 1900?

Answer: Home Rule Party

A split had occurred in the Home Rule Party in the late nineteenth century as a result of Charles Stewart Parnell's affair with Kitty O'Shea. Redmond had supported Parnell but anti-Parnellites disagreed and so the party split. Parnell died in 1891, and slowly but surely, Redmond set about reuniting the party, which finally happened in 1900.
2. In what year did the Easter Rising occur in Ireland?

Answer: 1916

In Easter 1916, seven men signed the Proclamation of Independence. It was read out at the General Post Office in Dublin and the rising ensued. The seven men were Padraig Pierce, James Connolly, Tom Clarke, Joseph Plunkett, Sean McDermott, Eamonn Ceantt and Thomas McDonagh. All seven were shot dead after the rising.
3. What political party was founded on 23rd March 1926?

Answer: Fianna Fail

Fianna Fail means 'Soldiers of Destiny' in English. One of the main reasons as to why Fianna Fail came into being was due to Sinn Fein's stance on not taking part in a government under British Rule. Eamann De Valera felt more would be achieved for the Irish Republican cause if he entered government. Hence, Fianna Fail came into being in 1926.
4. Who became the first president of Ireland on the 25th of June, 1938?

Answer: Douglas Hyde

The position of the President of Ireland was created in 1937 by the Irish Constitution. Douglas Hyde was president until 1945. Sean T. O'Kelly was the second president of Ireland (1945 - 1959), Eamonn De Valera the third (1959 - 1973) and Patrick Hillery was the sixth (1977 - 1990).

The role of president in Ireland does not come with the powers you would associate with America, for example. The position is more ceremonial in Ireland. Mary Robinson became the first female president in 1990. From 1922-1937, Ireland was known as the Irish Free State and a king's representative filled a similar role known as the Governal-General or Lord Lieutenant. Timothy Healy (1922-1927), James MacNeill (1928-1932) and Domhnall O'Buachalla (1933-1936) all filled this role.
5. What famous rock icon was born on 20 August, 1949?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Phil was actually born in West Bromwich in England. His fame is closely associated with his days as Thin Lizzy front man. He died on 4 January 1986 after a long battle with drugs. Van Morrison was born in 1945, Bono in 1960 and Bob Geldof in 1951.
6. The famous Irish writer, Roddy Doyle was born on the 8th of May, 1958. Which of these Roddy Doyle books was made into a film?

Answer: All of these

Roddy had 'The Commitments' published in 1987 (Alan parker directed the film in 1991), 'The Snapper' in 1990 (Stephen Frears directed the film in 1993) and 'The Van' in 1991 (Stephen Frears directed the film in 1996). Colm Meaney starred in all three films. Roddy was born in Kilbarrack in Dublin, which served as inspiration for most of his work.
7. What long running television chat show was first broadcast on 6 July 1962, with Gay Byrne as the presenter?

Answer: The Late Late Show

The Late Late Show has been synonymous with Friday night television in Ireland since 1962. Gay Byrne presented it from 1962 - 1968 and 1969 - 1999. Frank Hall presented it from 1969-1970 and Pat Kenny began presenting it in 1999. Famous guests through its history included Fred Astaire, Joan Collins, U2, Elton John and John Cleese, to name but a few.
8. On 1 January, 1973, Ireland joined the European Economic Community (a predecessor of the European Union). What other two nations joined on the same day?

Answer: Britain and Denmark

The European Economic Community was founded in 1957. Ireland, Britain and Denmark joined The Netherlands, France, West Germany, Luxembourg, Italy and Belgium, the founding members of the organisation in 1973. By 2009 the European Union counted 27 members.
9. In football, Ireland qualified for a major finals in 1988 for the first time. They beat England 1-0 in a group game. Who scored the winning goal?

Answer: Ray Houghton

Ray scored with a headed goal. Ireland also drew with the U.S.S.R. 1-1 (Ronnie Whelan scored in the game) and lost to the eventual winners 1-0 in the group stages. Jack Charlton managed Ireland in the win against England, the irony being that he won the World Cup in 1966 as an English player.
10. April 10th, 1998 is a very significant date in Irish history. What document was signed on this day?

Answer: The Good Friday Agreement

The 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland cannot be accurately traced back to any specific date in Irish history. They emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In essence, they emerged as a result of hardcore Republicans (through the I.R.A.) and hardcore Loyalists (to the Union with Britain) waging a war of terror throughout the north of Ireland in an attempt to achieve their political agendas.

In April, 1998, the Good Friday Agreement was signed by the major political parties of Northern Ireland to effectively end these 'Troubles' and remains an historic day in Irish history.

The Omagh bombing on the 15th of August 1998 still lives in infamy as an initial hardcore republican rejection of the Good Friday (or Belfast) Agreement. Republican and Loyalist parties heavily condemned this attack.
Source: Author papasmurf13

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